Petroleum Oil Viscosity Improver for Gear Lubes from China
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.
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
• 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