Mexican Maya Heavy Crude Oil from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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
• 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