Transformer Oil Type II from China
Inhibited mineral oil used in electrical transformers for insulation and cooling, with >99% petroleum distillate meeting ASTM D3487 specifications. Falls under HTS 2710.19.90.00 as other petroleum oil preparation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
32%
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
• Include dielectric strength test results (e.g
• >30 kV) to distinguish from general lubricants
• Certify compliance with IEEE C57.637 for uninhibited mineral oil standards
• Use nitrogen-blanketed containers to prevent oxidation during transit