Division 3 For the purposes of subheadings 2712 90 31 to 2712 90 39), the term ‘crude’ shall be taken to apply to products:

United Kingdom

(a)

with an oil content of 3,5 or higher by the ASTM D 721 method, if their viscosity at 100^o C is lower than 9x 10^-6 m² s^-1 by the ASTM D 445 method;

or
(b)

of a natural colour higher than 3 by the ASTM D 1500 method, if their viscosity at 100^o C is 9x 10^-6 m² s^-1 or higher by the ASTM D 445 method.

Notes on Chapter 27

f1: Entry under this subheading is subject to conditions laid down in the relevant Community provisions.
f2: Total suspension for an indefinite period.
f3: See additional note 5 (CN).
f4: Duty rate reduced to 6 % (suspension) for an indefinite period.
f5: Measured at a temperature of 15 ^oC.
f6: Duty rate suspended for an indefinite period for gas oil having a sulphur content not exceeding 0,2 % by weight. For gas oil having a sulphur content greater than 0,2 % by weight the duty rate is reduced to 3,5 % (suspension) for an indefinite period.
f7: Duty rate reduced to 3,5 % (suspension) for an indefinite period.
f8: Duty rate reduced to 4 % (suspension) for an indefinite period.
f9: Duty rate reduced to 7 % (suspension) for an indefinite period.

f1: Unless otherwise stated, the term ‘ ASTM method’ means the methods laid down by the American Society for Testing and Materials in the 1976 edition of standard definitions and specifications for petroleum and lubricating products.