Heavy Aromatic Oil for Rubber Processing from China
Heavy aromatic oil from coal tar, distilling ≥65% at 250°C per ASTM D86 equivalent, extends and plasticizes synthetic rubber in tire manufacturing. Its coal tar origin and aromatic profile match HTS 2707.50.00.00 exactly. This oil improves rubber compound processing and vulcanization.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit viscosity, aniline point, and distillation data to distinguish from petroleum process oils
• Certify non-carcinogenic PCA extract content <3% per rubber industry standards
• Use UN-approved drums for shipping; declare flash point for proper hazmat class