Petroleum-Based Motor Oil Additive Pack from China
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.
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
• 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