Plant Condensate from Gas Processing from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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 gas plant processing statements and chromatograph analysis to prove 'wholly from natural gas' and no petroleum crude blending
• Ensure proper flashing and stabilization documentation to confirm crude status, avoiding misclassification as refined products
• Comply with US EPA fuel quality regs if used in blending; common pitfall is inadequate volatility specs for summer imports