Petroleum-Based Cutting Oil Mixture from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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