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Colloidal Graphite Drawing Lubricant from China

Water-based colloidal graphite suspension for wire drawing and metal forming lubrication. Classifies under HTS 3801.90.00 as semi-colloidal graphite preparation. Reduces friction in cold drawing processes.

Duty Rate — China → United States

42.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Stability testing confirms colloidal form; separates from suspensions under 3824

Industrial concentration labeling prevents consumer product shifts