Synthetic Metal Cutting Fluid from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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