Synthetic Blend Insulating Oil from China
A blend of petroleum hydrocarbons and minimal synthetics for electrical insulation in distribution transformers, maintaining >70% petroleum base. Falls under HTS 2710.19.45.45 for its hydrocarbon mixture profile suited as insulating oil.
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
• Conduct blend ratio analysis to ensure petroleum oils remain the basic constituent per HTS notes
• Use Incoterms specifying FOB for bulk shipments to manage risk on hazardous liquids
• Pre-clear with CBP rulings if synthetic content nears 30% to avoid reclassification disputes