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Sulfurized Sperm Whale Oil Substitute from Germany

Synthetic blend mimicking sulfurized sperm whale oil for marine gear lubricants, using vegetable triglycerides. HTS 1518.00.40.00 covers sulfurized inedible fat/oil mixtures.

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

• Provide sulfurization reaction certificates and triglyceride composition

• Test EP properties to validate industrial lubricant classification

• CITES declaration not required for vegetable substitutes