Hydraulic Oil Base Blend from China
Hydraulic oil base blend is a mixture of petroleum hydrocarbons (≤50% any single), serving as the foundation for anti-wear hydraulic fluids in machinery. It offers thermal stability. Under HTS 2710.19.45 for non-engine, non-lubricant specified petroleum preparations.
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
• Specify ISO viscosity grade (e.g
• 32/46) in invoices for clarity
• Bulk tanker imports need coast guard vessel inspection certs
• Not 2710.19.20 unless explicitly for engines; hydraulic is general