Pharmaceutical Grade Mineral Oil

Sterile-filtered white mineral oil for pharmaceutical applications like capsule fillers and ointments. Meets strict HTS 2710.19.45.40 definition as other white mineral oil - purified hydrocarbon mixture without dominant single compound. USP/EP compliant.

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 incorporated into finished pharmaceutical product

Medicaments containing mineral oil as excipient classify under Chapter 30.

2936.90.01Lower: Free vs 25%

If meets purity for provitamins classification

Certain highly purified fractions may qualify under Chapter 29.

3304.99.50.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If for veterinary skincare preparations

Animal skincare products shift to Chapter 33 subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include Drug Master File (DMF) references and pharmacopeial certificates

Use temperature-controlled shipping to maintain 15.6°C measurement standard

Document nitrogen blanketing during production to prove low oxidation

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