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Kuwaiti Heavy Crude Oil (Ratawi Blend)

Ratawi heavy crude blend from Kuwait with API under 25 degrees, imported as crude under HTS 2709.00.10.00 for oils from bituminous minerals. High pour point requires heated transport.

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 lighter Kuwait Export Crude

Export blends typically API 30+, classified higher.

2710.19.90.00Higher: 32% vs 25%

If lubricating oil base stocks

De-asphalting yields lubricants under 2710 preparations.

2706.00.00.00Same rate: 25%

If tar oils if rectified

Further distillation into tar fractions uses heading 2706.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify Burgan field contributions in certificates for authenticity

Comply with 158.98L barrel metering per US Note for quantity declaration

Avoid retail packaging that could misclassify under refined oils

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