Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands
Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oil shale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks: > Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands
Duty Rate (from China)
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)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 2714.10.00.00
Athabasca Oil Sands
Natural oil sands extracted from the Athabasca region in Canada, consisting of bitumen mixed with sand and clay. Classified under HTS 2714.10.00.00 as tar sands due to their bituminous content and geological formation. Primarily used in oil extraction processes.
Uinta Basin Oil Shale
Oil shale from the Uinta Basin in Utah, rich in kerogen that yields bitumen upon heating. Falls under HTS 2714.10.00.00 as bituminous or oil shale, a sedimentary rock containing organic matter. Used for in-situ retorting or mining for energy production.
Green River Formation Oil Shale
World-renowned oil shale from the Green River Formation, containing high-grade marlstone with bitumen precursors. Classified in HTS 2714.10.00.00 specifically as bituminous or oil shale. Key resource for potential synthetic crude oil production.
Colombian La Luna Oil Shale
La Luna Formation oil shale from Colombia, a laminated bituminous shale deposit. HTS 2714.10.00.00 applies to this oil shale containing immature hydrocarbons. Imported for research and potential commercial retorting operations.
Australian Julia Creek Oil Shale
Julia Creek oil shale from Queensland, Australia, known for its metalliferous lamosite composition. Falls under HTS 2714.10.00.00 as bituminous oil shale suitable for oil and mineral by-product recovery. Emerging resource for dual energy-mineral production.
Estonian Kukersite Oil Shale
Kukersite oil shale from Estonia's largest deposits, a high-quality alum shale with 20% oil yield potential. Precisely matches HTS 2714.10.00.00 definition of bituminous oil shale. Extensively used for power generation and liquid fuels in Europe.
Tar Sand Ore from Syncrude Mine
Unprocessed tar sand ore directly from Syncrude's Athabasca operations, containing 10-12% bitumen. HTS 2714.10.00.00 specifically covers tar sands in their natural state before extraction. Essential feedstock for Canada's oil sands industry.
Brazilian Irati Oil Shale
Irati Formation oil shale from Paraná Basin, Brazil, containing wurtzilite-type bitumen. Classifies under HTS 2714.10.00.00 as bituminous oil shale with commercial retorting potential. Source of both oil and uranium by-products.