USP White Mineral Oil from Canada
A highly refined white mineral oil meeting United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards for medicinal use, containing over 70% petroleum oils as the base. Classified under HTS 2710.19.45.30 as medicinal grade white mineral oil, a mixture of hydrocarbons with not over 50% of any single compound. Used in pharmaceuticals as a lubricant and carrier.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
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Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain USP/NF certificates of analysis to verify medicinal grade purity and compliance with FDA standards
• Ensure proper documentation of hydrocarbon composition to confirm <50% single compound and >70% petroleum oil content
• Avoid misclassification as cosmetic grade; test for pharmaceutical suitability to prevent CBP reclassification