Bituminous Shale from Mexico
Bituminous shale is a sedimentary rock containing solid bituminous material, covered under HTS 2714.90.00.00 as bituminous or oil shale. It is mined for energy or asphalt production and differs from oil shale by its higher solid bitumen content.
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
• Conduct dry mineral-matter-free volatile matter tests to differentiate from coal headings
• Ship in bulk; ensure manifests specify 'unprocessed shale' to avoid parts classification