Marine Synthetic Gear Oil from China
Polyalphaolefin-based gear lubricant for marine transmissions, excluding high petroleum content. Under HTS 3403.99.00.00 as other lubricating preparation for heavy-duty applications. Resists water washout and corrosion.
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
• Include USCG or marine certification for gear applications
• Document exact petroleum blend percentage via chromatograph analysis
• Declare as industrial, not automotive, to avoid Chapter 27 motor oil