Petroleum-Based Cutting Oil Mixture

A lubricant mixture containing over 70% petroleum oils with no single hydrocarbon exceeding 50% by weight, used in metalworking machinery. Classified under HTS 2710.12.45 as light oils and preparations that are mixtures of hydrocarbons not elsewhere specified. It meets the criteria for light oils distilling primarily below 210°C and serves as a basic constituent in industrial preparations.

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.

2710.19Lower: 17% vs 25%

If containing biodiesel as a component

Preparations with biodiesel (mono-alkyl esters of fatty acids) shift to biodiesel-specific subheadings in 2710.19

3403.19Lower: 15.8% vs 25%

If primarily a lubricating oil with additives exceeding basic oil content

Lubricating preparations containing less than 70% petroleum oils fall under Chapter 34 for lubricants

2710.12.15Same rate: 25%

If over 50% of a single hydrocarbon compound like motor spirit

Mixtures dominated by one hydrocarbon (e.g., gasoline components) classify under specific compound subheadings

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify composition via lab analysis to confirm no single hydrocarbon exceeds 50% by weight and 90% distills at 210°C per ISO 3405

Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and flash point certifications to avoid misclassification as hazardous materials

Ensure packaging meets DOT regulations for flammable liquids to prevent delays at customs

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Industrial Solvent Blend 2710

A multi-hydrocarbon solvent mixture derived from petroleum, with 75% oils and balanced hydrocarbons under 50% each, used for degreasing machinery. Falls under HTS 2710.12.45 due to being light oils not specified elsewhere with the required mixture composition. Primarily distills below 210°C, qualifying as light preparations.

Petroleum Distillate Cleaning Mixture

Light petroleum distillate blend for industrial cleaning, comprising 72% petroleum oils with diverse hydrocarbons none over 50%. HTS 2710.12.45 applies as it's a light oil preparation not elsewhere specified, meeting distillation and composition tests. Used in manufacturing for parts washing.

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.

Specialty Paint Thinner Blend

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Process Oil Mixture for Rubber

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Aviation Ground Support Fluid

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