Synthetic Metal Cutting Fluid
A water-based synthetic lubricant used in machining operations to cool and lubricate metal tools and workpieces. Classified under HTS 3403.19.50.00 because it contains less than 70% petroleum oils and functions as a cutting-oil preparation based on lubricants for industrial metalworking.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5.8% | +37.5% | 43.3% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5.8% | +10.0% | 15.8% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 5.8% | +10.0% | 15.8% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing 70% or more petroleum oils by weight
Higher petroleum content shifts classification to the specific subheading for predominantly oil-based lubricants.
If primarily petroleum oil without significant lubricating additives
Pure or high-content petroleum oils fall under Chapter 27 as light oils, not prepared lubricants.
If sold as a metal polishing compound rather than cutting lubricant
Polishing or cleaning preparations with abrasives are classified in heading 3405, not lubricating preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify petroleum oil content via lab analysis to confirm <70% threshold for this subheading
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and technical specs in documentation to prove lubricating function
• Avoid misclassification as Chapter 27 oils by emphasizing additive-based lubrication properties
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