Kuwaiti Heavy Crude Oil (Ratawi Blend) from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

25%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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

Kuwaiti Heavy Crude Oil (Ratawi Blend) from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2709.00.10.00