Azeri Light Crude Oil from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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
• 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