Process Oil Mixture for Rubber from China

Petroleum process oil blend for rubber compounding, 71% oils with diverse hydrocarbons under 50% max. Under HTS 2710.12.45 as light unspecified hydrocarbon mixtures. Used in tire manufacturing.

Duty Rate — China → United States

25%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Document rubber industry end-use to prevent reclassification as general lubricants

Lab assays must confirm composition per subheading requirements

Bulk import in tankers requires temperature measurement at 15.6°C for volume