Venezuelan Heavy Crude (Boscan Blend) from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• 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