2709.00.20.90/Bonny Light Crude Oil/China

Bonny Light Crude Oil from China

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.

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)

9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Obtain accurate API gravity test certificates from certified labs to confirm classification under 2709.00.20.90 and avoid reclassification to lower API grades

• Declare volume in barrels (158.98 liters at 15.6°C) per US HTS notes; use licensed customs brokers for large tanker shipments

• Comply with EPA import notifications for petroleum products and verify crude quality specs to prevent penalties for misdeclaration