Synthetic Blend Insulating Oil from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 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