0%–10.5¢/bbl (petroleum mostly low)
Duty rates for energy & petroleum products vary significantly by specific product type, material, and country of origin. The rates above represent the typical range — use the HTS classifier to get the exact rate for your specific product.
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Beyond standard CBP duties, energy & petroleum products imports may require:
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The country where your energy & petroleum products are manufactured significantly impacts your total duty burden:
| Origin Country | Trade Agreement | Section 301 | Est. Total Duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | USMCA | None | 0% (USMCA) |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | USMCA | None | 0% (USMCA) |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | None | None | MFN Rate |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | CTPA | None | 0% (CTPA) |
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Crude oil (HTS 2709.00) enters the US at 5.25¢/barrel, effectively near-zero on an ad valorem basis (approximately 0.04% at $120/barrel). Refined gasoline (HTS 2710.12.15) faces 10.5¢/barrel. Jet fuel (2710.19.11) 0%. Liquefied petroleum gas/propane (2711.19) 0%. Natural gas (2711.21) 0%. These low petroleum tariff rates reflect longstanding US energy import policy. Most countries pay identical MFN rates — no preferential treatment exists for energy products under most US FTAs.
OFAC sanctions prohibit petroleum imports from: Iran (comprehensive sanctions under ITSR — no waivers for commercial oil trade), North Korea (comprehensive sanctions), Russia (significant restrictions under E.O. 14024 effective March 2022 — import of Russian crude oil, petroleum products, LNG, and coal is prohibited to US persons), Venezuela (sector-specific sanctions under E.O. 13850 targeting oil sector — specific general licenses apply). Importers must screen all energy suppliers against OFAC's SDN List and Sectoral Sanctions Identifications (SSI) list before each transaction.
Petroleum importers must: (1) screen suppliers against the OFAC SDN and SSI lists before every transaction — monthly re-screening recommended, (2) conduct origin verification for all crude oil and refined products to ensure no sanctioned country content including blending, (3) obtain country-of-origin certificates and bill of lading documentation for each shipment, (4) verify that petroleum suppliers are not blocked persons under sector-specific sanctions, (5) maintain transaction records for 5+ years per OFAC guidance. OFAC penalties for petroleum sanction violations can exceed $1 million per transaction.
Country of origin for crude oil follows the extraction rule — origin is the country where the crude was extracted from the ground. For refined petroleum products, origin is determined by substantial transformation: the country where the crude oil was refined into a distinct product. Blended petroleum products may require weighted-average origin calculation when blends contain crude from multiple countries. CBP scrutinizes petroleum origin heavily due to OFAC sanctions — maintain detailed documentation of crude sources and refinery processing records.
LNG (HTS 2711.11) faces 0% MFN tariff from most countries under WTO schedules. However, LNG import terminal operations require FERC authorization and DOE import authorization. LNG from sanctioned countries (Iran, Russia) is prohibited for US persons without OFAC license. US LNG import volumes are dominated by Canada (USMCA — 0% tariff), Qatar, and Trinidad and Tobago. Note: the US is now a major LNG exporter — import activity is concentrated at specific receiving terminals on the Gulf Coast and East Coast.
Tariff rates are sourced from USITC HTS Schedule as of 2026-04-05. Compliance requirements based on current CBP, FDA, USDA, and CPSC regulations. Always verify with official sources before importing. AI-assisted analysis — not legal or customs advice.