Sulfurized Sperm Whale Oil Substitute from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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