Synthetic Blend Insulating Oil from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

0%

Rate breakdown

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

Synthetic Blend Insulating Oil from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2710.19.45.45