Gasoline-Engine Oil Antioxidant Additive from China
Oxidation inhibitor additive with petroleum base oils for gasoline engine oils, preventing sludge formation. Falls under 3811.21.00.00 for its petroleum oil content in lubricating oil preparations.
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 stability test data in entry docs; comply with EPA fuel additive regs
• Common error: classifying as fuel additive under 3811.11 if misused