Ophthalmic Grade Mineral Oil

Ultra-pure white mineral oil for ophthalmic solutions and eye drop bases, refined to medicinal standards. HTS 2710.19.45.30 applies as medicinal grade hydrocarbon mixture from petroleum sources. Ensures biocompatibility for ocular applications.

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.

3004.90Lower: 10% vs 25%

If pre-formulated into eye drop products

Eye treatment preparations containing the oil classify as medicaments.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 25%

If synthetic chemical preparations

Non-petroleum based ophthalmic oils may classify as chemical mixtures.

2710.19.45Same rate: 25%

If other medicinal grade oils not white mineral

Darker or differently processed medicinal oils use adjacent subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide ocular biocompatibility testing and USP <231> heavy metals compliance

Document refining process to prove white mineral oil status vs. synthetic alternatives

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