High-Voltage Switchgear Insulating Oil from China
Refined mineral oil for insulating bushings and switchgear in high-voltage applications, with petroleum oils >70% and hydrocarbon mixtures <50% single compound. As a light oil (90%+ distill at 210°C), it fits 2710.12.4545 for insulating/transformer oils. Ensures arc quenching and dielectric strength in electrical substations.
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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Provide evidence of use in switchgear via buyer affidavits; comply with EPA spill prevention rules; common error is classifying as waste oil if recycled content present