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.

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.

3402.90.50Higher: 38.7% vs 25%

If surface-active cleaning preparations

Cleaning products with surfactants as principal function classify under Chapter 34 detergents

2710.12Same rate: 25%

If motor spirit or white spirit with specific profiles

Distillates matching motor or white spirit definitions go to dedicated subheadings

2710.19.11Same rate: 25%

If heavier distillates not qualifying as light oils

Products distilling above 210°C fall into other petroleum oil subheadings

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide ISO 3405 distillation certificates to confirm light oil status (90% at 210°C)

Declare exact flash point to comply with IMDG shipping requirements for Class 3 flammables

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