Sulfurized Mineral-Lard Oil Blend from Germany
This inedible preparation combines sulfurized lard oil with mineral oil for extreme pressure metalworking lubricants. HTS 1518.00.40.00 covers such mixtures of chemically modified animal/vegetable fats not elsewhere specified.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify percentage of animal vs mineral components to avoid petroleum oil dominance reclassification
• Provide sulfur content analysis to confirm chemical modification status
• Classify as ORM-D if flash point >100°C for ground shipping