Mexican Maya Heavy Crude Oil from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 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