White Mineral Oil 70N from China
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.
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
• 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