Chevron Cylinder Oil FM 460

Chevron Cylinder Oil FM 460 is a food machinery-approved steam cylinder lubricant for incidental food contact applications in steam-powered processing equipment. It maintains >70% petroleum oil content with FDA-compliant additives. Classified as steam cylinder oil under HTS 2710.19.30.50 despite food-grade status.

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.

2710.19.30Same rate: 25%

If classified primarily as food-grade white oil

Food processing white oils have dedicated subheadings irrespective of steam use.

3403.19Lower: 15.8% vs 25%

If packaged for retail food equipment maintenance

Retail food-grade lubricants classify under Chapter 34 preparations.

2710.19Same rate: 25%

If for gasoline engine use

Motor oils for combustion engines separate from steam cylinder lubricants.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide NSF H1 or FDA 21 CFR 178.3570 certification alongside petroleum content analysis

Distinguish from pharmaceutical white oils by emphasizing industrial steam end-use

Colorless formulation may trigger white mineral oil scrutiny - supply steam cylinder specs

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