Petroleum-Based Motor Oil Additive Pack from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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