Multi-Component Hydraulic Fluid Base
Base oil mixture for hydraulic systems, 78% petroleum with hydrocarbons balanced below 50% each by weight. Classified in HTS 2710.12.45 as unspecified light hydrocarbon mixtures serving as preparation bases. Distills sufficiently light for the subheading.
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If lubricating oils without mixture limitations
Pure lubricating oils or those not fitting light/mixture criteria go to 2710.19
If finished preparations for hydraulic use with <70% oils
Hydraulic fluids as complete lubes with additives classify under Chapter 34
If fuel oils or kerosene mixtures
Kerosene-type mixtures have separate light oil subheadings
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• Include viscosity and pour point data to differentiate from heavier lubricating oils
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• Use NAICS codes matching industrial use to support classification rulings
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