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U.S. exports of bituminous or oil shale and tar sands (HS 271410) totaled $3K in June 2026, traded with 1 country.
Oil shale and tar sands are sedimentary rock formations impregnated with kerogen or heavy bitumen that require extraction and upgrading before yielding usable hydrocarbons, distinguishing them from conventional crude oil for both commercial and classification purposes. As a raw mineral material rather than a refined product, this heading covers the unprocessed or minimally processed rock itself, not the synthetic crude derived from it. Canada is overwhelmingly the dominant US import source — a direct reflection of the Alberta oil sands deposits — with Suriname and the United Kingdom as minor suppliers. All trade is classified under the single line 2714100000.
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Tar sands (oil sands) are the naturally occurring mineral matrix — sand, clay, water, and bitumen combined — and are classified under 271410 in their raw or minimally processed form. Petroleum bitumen under 271320 is the refined or separated bituminous substance after extraction from the host rock or as a refinery residue. Once bitumen is separated from the sand matrix and processed, it typically reclassifies out of 271410.
While there is no dedicated federal import permit for oil shale or tar sands as a mineral commodity, large-volume shipments may be subject to EPA reporting requirements under TSCA or CERCLA if the material contains regulated substances above threshold quantities. Additionally, any processing or upgrading of imported oil shale on US soil would be subject to applicable Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act permits at the processing facility.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2714100000 | BITUMINOUS OR OIL SHALE AND TAR SANDS | $0 | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2714100000 | BITUMINOUS OR OIL SHALE AND TAR SANDS | $3K |
Monthly import values over time
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unidentified | -- | $3K | +$3K |
| Ohio | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW VALUE | -- | $3K | +$3K |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | -- | -- | -- |
| PORTAL, ND | -- | -- | -- |