Askarel-Replacement Insulating Oil from Germany
Non-PCB mineral oil replacing old askarels in transformers, with >70% petroleum and <50% single hydrocarbon compliance. Qualifies as insulating light oil under 2710.12.4545 due to distillation profile. Used for retrofitting legacy electrical equipment.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify zero PCB content with EPA forms; document compatibility with old equipment; pitfall: recycled oils may need waste oil declaration