Brent Crude Oil from China
Brent Crude is a major trading classification of sweet light crude oil sourced from the North Sea, with an API gravity of about 38 degrees, qualifying under 2709.00.20. It serves as a global benchmark for oil pricing due to its low sulfur content and high yield of refined products. This crude remains unrefined, directly fitting the petroleum oils category.
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
• Obtain independent assay reports confirming API ≥25° and sulfur content to support entry summary
• Use ISO-compliant temperature corrections for volume declarations to prevent shortages claims
• Watch for quota applicability under trade agreements; bulk tanker imports require pre-clearance coordination