Food Grade Mineral Oil USP from China
White mineral oil meeting USP standards for food processing equipment lubrication, >70% highly refined petroleum. HTS 2710.19.30.80 for other food-safe lubricating oils, not medicinal or cosmetic. FDA compliant for incidental contact.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Mandatory FDA inventory and 21 CFR citations in import paperwork
• USP/NSF H1 certification essential for food contact claims
• Distinguish from cosmetic/pharma oils (different chapters)