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Canadian Oil Sands Crude (Western Canadian Select)

Western Canadian Select (WCS) crude from oil sands, featuring API gravity around 20-22 degrees, fitting HTS 2709.00.10.00 as petroleum oils obtained from bituminous minerals in crude form. It's heavier due to high asphaltene content.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2709.00.20Same rate: 25%

If for lighter Canadian blends like Light Sweet Crude

API gravity at or above 25 degrees moves it to the higher gravity crude subheading.

2710.12.15Same rate: 25%

If light oil preparations distilled <210°C

Fractionation into distillates classifies under specific light oil subheadings in 2710.

2704.00.00Lower: Free vs 25%

If coke from petroleum retorting

Residue after processing crude into coke falls under heading 2704 for petroleum coke.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use USMCA certificates for preferential tariff treatment on Canadian-origin crude

Provide detailed assay reports confirming API under 25 degrees to avoid reclassification

Comply with pipeline transport specs if importing via Keystone or similar infrastructure

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