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Petroleum Oil Viscosity Improver for Gear Lubes

Viscosity improver additive infused with petroleum oils for gear and transmission lubricants, maintaining performance under high shear. It qualifies for HTS 3811.21.00.00 as a prepared additive containing petroleum oils for mineral oil-based lubes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3811.90.00.00Same rate: 41.5%

If for non-lubricating mineral oil uses

Covers other prepared additives not specific to lubricating oils.

3403.11.20.00Lower: 35.2% vs 41.5%

If retail-prepared lubes with >70% petroleum

Shifts to lubricating preparations for consumer or industrial sale.

3820.00.00.00Lower: 24% vs 41.5%

If anti-freeze additive blend

Antifreeze preparations fall outside lubricating oil additives.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label containers with exact petroleum oil percentage and end-use; obtain prior CBP ruling for blends

Pitfall: over-dilution may classify as 2710 base oil

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