Petroleum Extract Degreaser Base

Heavy naphtha extract used as base for industrial degreasers, hydrocarbons mixed <50% each, >70% petroleum oils. HTS 2710.12.45.95 for light oil 'other' mixtures not single compounds. High solvency for grease removal in manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2710.12.90Higher: 32% vs 25%

If failing light oil distillation test

Distillation >210°C for 90% volume moves to heavier 'other' light oils in 2710.12.90.

3814.00.20Higher: 41.5% vs 25%

If organic solvent for industrial use nesoi

Specific industrial organic solvent preparations exclude base oils into 3814.

3403.91Lower: 16.5% vs 25%

If prepared as metal working lubricant

Machinery lubricating preparations with >70% oil but specific function classify in 3403.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm no halogenated contaminants via EPA Method 8010 testing

Drum/tote packaging requires UN-approved containers for combustible liquids

Avoid 'waste oil' designation by proving virgin petroleum origin with refinery certificates

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