White Mineral Oil 70N

70N white mineral oil is a highly purified, colorless petroleum-derived mixture of hydrocarbons (no single >50%), used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food processing. It is inert and meets USP standards. HTS 2710.19.45 covers it as a non-specific hydrocarbon mixture with ≥70% petroleum oils.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2710.19.25Same rate: 25%

If packed retail for direct consumer skin care

Retail skin-care mineral oils excluded per US note to 2712.10.00.

1518.00Lower: 18% vs 25%

If chemically modified as vegetable oil chemical

Inedible mixtures of animal/veg fats treated as chemicals shift to Chapter 15.

2902.19.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If >50% cyclic hydrocarbons

Dominant cyclic content classifies as unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons.

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Import Tips & Compliance

FDA prior notice required for food-grade imports; include USP/NF certificate

Test for polycyclic aromatics (PCA) <3ppm to meet technical white oil specs

Avoid 3304.99.10 if not skin-care packed retail; industrial bulk stays in 2710

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