West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) is a high-quality, light sweet crude oil with an API gravity typically ranging from 38 to 42 degrees, well above the 25 degrees threshold for this HTS code. It is extracted from oil fields in Texas and used primarily as a refinery feedstock for gasoline and diesel production. Classified under 2709.00.20 due to its crude state and high API gravity indicating low density.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If testing under 25 degrees A.P.I.
Crude oils with lower API gravity (heavier density) fall under the companion subheading 2709.00.10 in the same heading.
If refined or processed beyond crude state
Once distilled or treated, petroleum oils shift to Chapter 27 heading 2710 for refined products, not crude.
If aromatic extracts like benzol exceed 50% concentration
Crude oils rich in specific aromatics meeting subheading 2707 criteria are classified under 2707.50.00 instead of general crude.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify API gravity via certified lab testing (ASTM D287 method) to confirm classification under 2709.00.20; mismeasurement can lead to reclassification
• Ensure bills of lading specify volume in barrels (158.98 liters at 15.6°C) and provide origin certificates for tariff rate quotas
• Comply with EPA crude oil import reporting; avoid pitfalls like incomplete manifest data causing customs delays
Related Products under HTS 2709.00.20
Brent Crude Oil
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.
Bonny Light Crude Oil
Bonny Light is a Nigerian light sweet crude with API gravity around 35 degrees, exceeding the 25 degrees A.P.I. threshold for HTS 2709.00.20. Known for its low sulfur (0.2%) and high gasoline yield, it is shipped in large tankers as unprocessed crude. Fits perfectly as crude petroleum oil from bituminous minerals.
Saharan Blend Crude Oil
Saharan Blend from Algeria has an API gravity of approximately 45 degrees, classifying it as a light crude under 2709.00.20. This paraffinic crude is ideal for high-value products like kerosene and jet fuel. It is imported in raw form without any refining processes.
Tapis Crude Oil
Tapis Crude from Malaysia boasts an API gravity over 43 degrees, firmly in the 2709.00.20 category for light crudes testing 25° A.P.I. or more. It is a premium sweet crude prized for its high naphtha content. Remains as crude petroleum oil straight from offshore platforms.