Uinta Basin Oil Shale from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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
• Provide assay reports confirming kerogen content exceeding classification thresholds for oil shale
• Comply with mining waste regulations as oil shale may be treated as extractive material
• Use specialized rail or barge transport to handle large-volume shipments safely