White Mineral Oil for Plastics Processing from China
Process oil used as external lubricant in PVC and rubber compounding. Classifies under HTS 2710.19.45.40 as white mineral oil - mixture of hydrocarbons ≤50% single compound, other than crude or biodiesel-containing. Low volatility for high-temperature processing.
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
• Provide PMN (Premanufacture Notice) status under TSCA for new formulations
• Specify carbon number range (C20-C50 typical) to confirm white mineral oil specs
• Use steel drums (barrel = 158.98L at 15.6°C) for accurate duty calculation