USP White Mineral Oil from China
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 — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 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