Azeri Light Crude Oil
Caspian Sea Azeri Light crude tests at 34-35 API degrees, fitting 2709.00.20.90 for other crude petroleum oils obtained from bituminous minerals. Pipeline-imported to Europe then US, valued for low sulfur and clean products yield.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If statistically specific like Azeri
Named crudes often get unique statistical breaks in 2709.00.10/20.
If waste or spent crudes reprocessed
Used or contaminated crudes become 'waste oils' under 2710.99.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Align with ISO 3405 distillation standards if volatility tests needed for bituminous proof
• Declare as bulk cargo; avoid retail packing that could misclassify under other chapters
• Monitor for condensate admixture—pure crude stays in 2709
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Bonny Light Crude Oil
Bonny Light is a high-quality Nigerian crude oil with an API gravity of approximately 35 degrees, exceeding the 25 degrees threshold for this subheading. It is extracted from bituminous minerals and imported in bulk for refining into fuels and petrochemicals. Classified under 2709.00.20.90 as 'other' crude petroleum oils testing 25 degrees API or more, distinct from specific named crudes.
WTI Cushing Crude Oil
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Cushing crude is a light sweet crude with API gravity around 39 degrees, imported via pipelines or tankers for US refining. It qualifies under 2709.00.20.90 as other crude petroleum oils testing 25 degrees API or more from bituminous sources. Primarily used as benchmark for pricing lighter crudes.
Brent Crude Oil
Brent crude, sourced from the North Sea, has an API gravity of about 38 degrees, fitting the 25+ degrees criterion for this HTS. It is a key global benchmark crude imported unrefined for processing into fuels. Falls under 'other' in 2709.00.20.90 as not one of the specifically named crudes.
Tapis Crude Oil
Malaysian Tapis crude boasts an ultra-light API of 43-46 degrees, qualifying under the 25+ degrees API for 2709.00.20.90 as other crude petroleum oils. Sourced from bituminous fields, it's prized for premium gasoline production. Imported for high-value refining applications.
Norne Crude Oil
Norwegian Norne crude blend has API around 29 degrees, qualifying as other under 2709.00.20.90 for crude oils testing 25+ API from bituminous minerals. North Sea production imported for balanced refining slate.
Saharan Blend Crude Oil
Algerian Saharan Blend is a light crude with API gravity of 45 degrees, well above 25 degrees, obtained from bituminous minerals. Imported in tankers for Gulf Coast refineries, it is classified as 'other' crude under 2709.00.20.90. Known for high light ends yield in refining.