Sterile White Mineral Oil
Sterile, medicinal grade white mineral oil used in injectables and surgical lubricants, derived from petroleum with >70% oil content. Fits HTS 2710.19.45.30 as a hydrocarbon mixture for medical applications, containing no more than 50% of any single hydrocarbon. Critical for sterile medical procedures.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If non-sterile medicinal applications
Sterility is not a classification factor; non-sterile pharma oils remain in same subheading.
If packaged as sterile medical preparation
If sterile and put up for retail therapeutic use, classifies as pharmaceutical goods.
If exceeding 50% single hydrocarbon
Mixtures dominated by one hydrocarbon compound shift out of the <50% subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide sterilization validation reports and endotoxin testing results for CBP/FDA clearance
• Label clearly as 'medicinal grade' with CAS number 8042-47-5 to support tariff classification
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Veterinary Medicinal Mineral Oil
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Pharmaceutical Grade Mineral Oil
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NF Grade White Mineral Oil
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Ophthalmic Grade Mineral Oil
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