Venezuelan Heavy Crude (Boscan Blend) from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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