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Used Spindle Oil from China

Low-viscosity waste oil from high-speed machine tool spindles with abrasive wear. Classified under 2710.99.90.00 as other waste oils unfit for lubrication.

Duty Rate — China → United States

14.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• ISO cleanliness code documentation prevents clean oil misclassification

• Low viscosity requires PGIII packaging even at ambient temperatures

• Machining coolant cross-contamination common—test for water content