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 °C is lower than 9 × 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 °C is 9 × 10^- 6 m² s^- 1 or higher by the ASTM D 445 method.

Notes on Division CHAPTER 27

f1: Entry under this subheading is subject to the conditions laid down in the relevant Community provisions (see Articles 291 to 300 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 (OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1) and subsequent amendments).
f2: Total suspension for an indefinite period, on an autonomous basis.
f3: See additional note 5 (CN).
f4: Measured at a temperature of 15 °C.
f5: Duty rate suspended, on an autonomous basis, for an indefinite period for gas oil having a sulphur content not exceeding 0,2 % by weight.
f6: Autonomous rate of duty: Free.

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.