Petroleum-Based Motor Oil Additive Pack
A prepared additive blend containing petroleum oils designed to enhance the viscosity and anti-wear properties of motor oils. It falls under HTS 3811.21.00.00 because it is specifically formulated for lubricating oils and includes petroleum oils or bituminous mineral oils as key components.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing synthetic oils only, no petroleum
Excludes petroleum or bituminous oils, shifting to other additives for lubricating oils.
If primarily lubricating oil rather than additive
Classified as finished motor oil if not predominantly an additive concentrate.
If sold as retail lubricant preparation
Lubricating preparations with >70% petroleum oils go to Chapter 34 for consumer products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the petroleum oil content exceeds threshold for this classification via lab analysis; ensure SDS includes exact composition for CBP review
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as pure synthetic without oils leads to reclassification
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