Lease Condensate (Light Crude Equivalent)
Ultra-light lease condensate produced at natural gas wells during separation from associated gas, testing 25+ API gravity with low sulfur content. Classified in HTS 2709.00.20.10 as crude oil wholly from natural gas, distinguished from heavier field crudes. Ideal for high-octane gasoline production post-refining.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If API gravity less than 25 degrees
Lower API gravity condensate classifies under the crude oils testing under 25 degrees A.P.I. subheading.
If for motor spirit or aviation blends post-minor processing
Minimal refining into fuel blends (e.g., naphthas) moves it from crude 2709 to prepared petroleum oils in 2710.
If separated into pure saturated acyclic hydrocarbons
Isolated chemical fractions like pentanes classify as acyclic hydrocarbons under Chapter 29, not mixtures in 2709.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit wellhead separation reports confirming natural gas derivation and API test results to CBP for smooth entry
• Avoid common pitfall of commingling with crude oil in transport, which requires segregation proof for this specific subheading
• Track barrel measurements precisely per chapter note (158.98L at 15.6°C) for accurate duty calculation on volume
Related Products under HTS 2709.00.20.10
Natural Gas Condensate (NGL Condensate)
A light hydrocarbon liquid derived wholly from natural gas through processing in gas plants, primarily consisting of pentanes and heavier fractions with API gravity of 25 degrees or more. It is classified under HTS 2709.00.20.10 as crude petroleum oil specifically from natural gas sources meeting the API gravity threshold. This condensate is used as a feedstock for refineries or petrochemical production.
Plant Condensate from Gas Processing
Condensate extracted at natural gas processing plants, a mixture of light hydrocarbons (C5+) separated from raw natural gas, with API gravity exceeding 25 degrees. Falls under HTS 2709.00.20.10 due to its crude nature and exclusive natural gas origin without crude oil admixture. Commonly shipped to Gulf Coast refineries for gasoline blending.
Y-Grade Natural Gas Liquids Condensate
Y-Grade NGL mix (field butane-plus), a raw condensate stream from gas plants with API 25+ gravity, kept unseparated for pipeline transport. HTS 2709.00.20.10 applies as crude petroleum oil derived wholly from natural gas. Fractionated at destination into ethane, propane, etc.
Field Condensate from Shale Gas
Light condensate from shale gas plays like Permian or Marcellus, wholly derived from natural gas fracturing with high API gravity over 25 degrees. Under HTS 2709.00.20.10 as qualifying crude petroleum oil from gas sources. High value for petrochemical naphtha production.