Girassol Crude Oil
Angolan Girassol crude has an API gravity of 31 degrees, meeting the 25+ threshold for classification in 2709.00.20.90 as other petroleum oils from bituminous minerals. Deepwater sourced, it's imported for versatile refining into diesel and jet fuel.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If another African light crude statistical breakout
Granular suffixes within 2709.00.20 capture specific origins like Angolan blends.
If transformer or hydraulic base oils
Refined into electrical insulating oils, moves to specialized 2710 subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document volatility per dry mineral-matter-free basis if borderline bituminous classification questioned
• Use API gravity hydrometer readings calibrated to 15.6°C for accurate declarations
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