All United States products

Crude oil in United States

JurisdictionUnited States
ProductCrude oil
Private tradeALLOWED

Allowed for private trade

Crude oil export ban lifted in 2015. Standard business registration.

Compiled regulatory guidance from OilFlow Network, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the relevant national regulator before structuring a deal.

Can private companies import Crude oil into United States?
Yes. Crude oil export ban lifted in 2015. Standard business registration.
What license is typically required?
Crude oil export ban lifted in 2015. Standard business registration.
Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against United States rules?
Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into United States is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.

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