Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude. Note: The General Tariff rate that applies to goods of this tariff item is the Most-Favoured-Nation Tariff rate.
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Products classified under Tariff item 2709.00.00
Bonny Light Crude Oil
Bonny Light Crude Oil is a Nigerian light sweet crude with an API gravity around 35 degrees, exceeding the 25-degree threshold for heavy crude. It is a crude petroleum oil obtained from bituminous minerals, classified under tariff item 2709.00.00. Its low sulfur content and high gasoline yield make it a premium feedstock for refineries.
Brent Crude Oil
Brent Crude Oil is a light sweet crude sourced from the North Sea, with an API gravity of about 38 degrees. It is a crude petroleum oil obtained from bituminous minerals, classified under tariff item 2709.00.00. It serves as a global benchmark for oil pricing and is prized for its low sulfur content and high yield of valuable products.
Canadian Oil Sands Crude (Western Canadian Select)
Western Canadian Select (WCS) is a heavy crude oil blend derived from oil sands in Alberta, with an API gravity of approximately 20-22 degrees. It is a petroleum oil obtained from bituminous minerals in its crude state, falling squarely under tariff item 2709.00.00. Its heavier nature and high asphaltene content require specialized refining processes.
Colombian Castilla Heavy Crude
Colombian Castilla Heavy Crude is a heavy crude oil with an API gravity of 18-20 degrees, sourced from the Magdalena Valley. It is a crude petroleum oil obtained from bituminous minerals, classified under tariff item 2709.00.00. Its low gravity and high viscosity make it suitable for producing heavy fuel oil and asphalt after refining.
Field Condensate from Shale Gas
Field Condensate from Shale Gas is a light hydrocarbon liquid derived from natural gas fracturing, with an API gravity over 25 degrees. It is a crude petroleum oil obtained from bituminous minerals, classified under tariff item 2709.00.00. Its light nature makes it suitable for blending with heavier crudes or as a feedstock for petrochemicals.
Iraq Basrah Heavy Crude Oil
Iraq Basrah Heavy Crude Oil is a heavy grade crude from southern Iraqi fields, with an API gravity of 23-24 degrees. It is a crude petroleum oil obtained from bituminous minerals, classified under tariff item 2709.00.00. Its elevated viscosity and composition make it ideal for asphalt production after refining.
Kuwaiti Heavy Crude Oil (Ratawi Blend)
Kuwaiti Ratawi Blend is a heavy crude oil with an API gravity under 25 degrees, imported as a crude petroleum oil from bituminous minerals. It is classified under tariff item 2709.00.00. Its high pour point requires heated transport, and it is suitable for producing heavy fuel oils and lubricants after refining.
Lease Condensate (Light Crude Equivalent)
Lease Condensate is an ultra-light hydrocarbon liquid produced at natural gas wells during separation from associated gas, with an API gravity of 25+ degrees. It is a crude petroleum oil obtained from bituminous minerals, classified under tariff item 2709.00.00. Its low sulfur content and light nature make it valuable for refining and blending.
Mexican Maya Heavy Crude Oil
Mexican Maya Heavy Crude Oil is a heavy crude from offshore Mexican fields with an API gravity of 21-22 degrees. It is a crude petroleum oil obtained from bituminous minerals, classified under tariff item 2709.00.00. Its high sulfur content requires desulfurization during refining, making it suitable for producing diesel and fuel oils.
Natural Gas Condensate (NGL Condensate)
Natural Gas Condensate is a light hydrocarbon liquid derived wholly from natural gas processing, primarily consisting of pentanes and heavier fractions with an API gravity of 25 degrees or more. It is a crude petroleum oil obtained from bituminous minerals, classified under tariff item 2709.00.00. It is used as a diluent for heavy crude and as a feedstock for petrochemicals.
Saharan Blend Crude Oil
Saharan Blend Crude Oil from Algeria has an API gravity of approximately 45 degrees, classifying it as a light crude. It is a crude petroleum oil obtained from bituminous minerals, classified under tariff item 2709.00.00. This paraffinic crude is ideal for producing high-value products like kerosene and jet fuel.
Saudi Arabian Heavy Crude Oil
Saudi Arabian Heavy Crude Oil is a heavy crude with an API gravity under 25 degrees, extracted from Saudi fields. It is a crude petroleum oil from bituminous minerals, classified under tariff item 2709.00.00. Its low density and high viscosity require specific refining configurations to produce valuable products like diesel and jet fuel.
Tapis Crude Oil
Tapis Crude Oil from Malaysia has an API gravity over 43 degrees, making it a premium light sweet crude. It is a crude petroleum oil obtained from bituminous minerals, classified under tariff item 2709.00.00. Its high naphtha content makes it valuable for petrochemical production and gasoline blending.
Venezuelan Heavy Crude (Boscan Blend)
Venezuelan Boscan Blend is an extremely heavy crude oil with an API gravity around 10 degrees, sourced from Lake Maracaibo. It is a crude petroleum oil obtained from bituminous minerals, classified under tariff item 2709.00.00. Its very low gravity demands dilution for pipeline transport and is suitable for producing heavy fuel oil and bitumen.
West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil is a high-quality light sweet crude with an API gravity typically ranging from 38 to 42 degrees. It is a crude petroleum oil obtained from bituminous minerals, classified under tariff item 2709.00.00. It is a benchmark for global oil pricing and is valued for its low sulfur content and high gasoline yield.