Mexican Maya Heavy Crude Oil
Maya crude from offshore Mexican fields with API gravity of 21-22 degrees, directly classified in HTS 2709.00.10.00 for crude petroleum oils testing under 25 degrees A.P.I. High sulfur content necessitates desulfurization refining.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If lighter like Isthmus crude blend
Blends exceeding 25 degrees API are classified in the sister subheading.
If for heavy fuel oil preparations
Blended or heated for viscosity reduction shifts to lubricating or fuel oil categories.
If propane/butane rich if liquefied petroleum gas separated
Extracted LPG components from crude classify under heading 2711.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit sulfur content assays as heavy crudes often face additional environmental scrutiny
• Track USMCA eligibility for zero-duty entry from Mexico
• Avoid misdeclaration by confirming unrefined status—no blending or treatment
Related Products under HTS 2709.00.10.00
Saudi Arabian Heavy Crude Oil
Heavy crude oil extracted from Saudi Arabian fields with an API gravity under 25 degrees, classified under HTS 2709.00.10.00 due to its low density and high viscosity from bituminous minerals. It requires specific refining processes for transportation fuels.
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.
Venezuelan Heavy Crude (Boscan Blend)
Boscan heavy crude from Lake Maracaibo with API around 10 degrees, qualifying under HTS 2709.00.10.00 as extremely low-gravity crude petroleum oils from bituminous sources. It demands dilution for pipeline transport.
Iraq Basrah Heavy Crude Oil
Basrah Heavy grade from southern Iraqi fields, API gravity 23-24 degrees, precisely under HTS 2709.00.10.00 for low-API crude petroleum oils. Elevated viscosity suits asphalt production post-refining.
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.
Colombian Castilla Heavy Crude
Castilla Blend heavy crude from Colombia's Magdalena Valley, API 18-20 degrees, under HTS 2709.00.10.00 as testing below 25 degrees A.P.I. crude petroleum. Ideal for heavy fuel oil production.