Synthetic Metal Cutting Fluid from Mexico
A water-based synthetic lubricant used in machining operations to cool and lubricate metal tools and workpieces. It contains less than 70% petroleum oils and functions as a cutting fluid. As a cutting-oil preparation based on lubricants with less than 70% petroleum oils, it is classified under this tariff item.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the petroleum oil content is below 70% by weight and include this in the product documentation
• Classify the product as a cutting-oil preparation, not a coolant of heading 38.24
• Provide technical specifications on the synthetic base to support the classification