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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing biodiesel as a component
Preparations with biodiesel (mono-alkyl esters of fatty acids) shift to biodiesel-specific subheadings in 2710.19
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
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
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Petroleum Distillate Cleaning Mixture
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