Industrial Cutting Oil Mixture from China
A blended petroleum-based cutting oil used in metalworking, consisting of hydrocarbon mixtures with additives, where no single hydrocarbon exceeds 50% by weight. It serves as a coolant and lubricant during machining operations. Falls under HTS 2710.19.45 due to its ≥70% petroleum oil content and mixed hydrocarbon profile.
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
• Submit lab test results showing petroleum oil content ≥70% and no dominant hydrocarbon to avoid reclassification
• Comply with OSHA safety data sheets (SDS) requirements and label for industrial use only