Sulfurized Mineral-Lard Oil Blend from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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