Tapis Crude Oil from China
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.
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
• Certify low sulfur (<0.1%) and API via ISO methods to lock in classification
• File periodic entries for continuous tanker deliveries as per US electrical energy note analogy for bulk
• Avoid declaring mixed cargoes—separate shipments prevent blending into refined categories