Bio-Based Cutting Oil Emulsion from China
A vegetable-derived emulsion concentrate for metalworking machining operations, low in petroleum oils. It qualifies for HTS 3403.99.00.00 as a cutting-oil preparation based on synthetic lubricants. Provides cooling and lubrication without petroleum dominance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit formulation specs showing bio-content and petroleum levels below threshold
• Include end-use statements for industrial metalworking to distinguish from consumer products
• Watch for reclassification if diluted beyond concentrate form