DOT 4 High Performance Brake Fluid
A high-performance brake fluid formulated with borate esters and glycols, meeting or exceeding DOT 4 boiling point specifications for demanding driving conditions. Its composition contains minimal petroleum oils, qualifying it as a prepared hydraulic liquid under tariff item 3819.00.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the brake fluid contains 70% or more petroleum oils
Products with high petroleum oil content are classified as petroleum oils, not prepared hydraulic liquids.
If the product is an anti-freezing preparation
Anti-freezing preparations are classified separately from hydraulic transmission liquids.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product's petroleum oil content is below 70% by weight to maintain classification under 3819.00.00; provide a technical data sheet or certificate of analysis to the CBSA if requested
• Verify that the brake fluid meets Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) for automotive use
• Keep commercial invoices detailed with the product's chemical composition to expedite customs clearance
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