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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.

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 diluted to API 25+ for transport

Dilution raising gravity above threshold may trigger reclassification.

2710.99Lower: 17% vs 25%

If containing biodiesel esters

Admixture of biodiesel changes it to waste oils or mixtures under 2710.

2707.50.00.00Same rate: 25%

If high naphthalene content >50%

Meets subheading note for aromatic extracts from coal tar equivalents.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include dilution agent details if any, but ensure it remains 'crude' per CBP rulings

Prepare for sanctions compliance checks on Venezuelan-origin petroleum

Certify API via independent testing to prevent disputes at entry

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