HS Code 2709
Crude Petroleum Oils
HS code 2709 covers crude petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, serving as the raw feedstock for refineries and petrochemical plants global
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HS Code 2709 — Crude Petroleum Oils
This category includes unrefined petroleum oils and oils extracted from bituminous minerals in their natural state. These are the raw liquids extracted from the earth before they undergo any refining or distillation processes.
What's included
- Crude oil
- Condensates
- Shale oil crude
- Topped crudes
What's excluded
- Refined petrol → use
2710(Refined products are classified under 2710 once they undergo distillation.)
Common examples
- Brent Crude
- West Texas Intermediate (WTI)
- Saudi Light Crude
- Lease condensate
Frequently asked questions
Does 2709 include refined diesel?
No, 2709 is strictly for crude, unrefined oil; diesel is classified under 2710.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0%
- Documentation: Subject to OFAC sanctions and environmental discharge permits.
- Typical shipping mode: Tanker
- Top exporters: Saudi Arabia, Russia, United States, Iraq
- Top importers: China, India, United States, South Korea
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Key takeaway
HS 2709 is exclusively for raw, unrefined oil feedstocks.
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