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Sea Foam Motor Treatment Oil Additive

Petroleum distillate-based additive that cleans fuel systems and lubricates upper cylinders when used in oil. Classified HTS 3811.29.00.00 for multifunctional prepared additives for mineral lubricating oils. Also stabilizes fuel and prevents moisture.

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.

3811.19.00.00Same rate: 41.5%

If primarily for gasoline rather than lubricating oils

Fuel additives (anti-knock, gum inhibitors) in 3811.19; dual-use defaults to primary function.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

If sold as general solvent cleaner

Non-specific preparations to 3824; oil additives specific to 3811.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide multi-use documentation but emphasize lubricating oil application

Flash point testing essential for DOT shipping classification

Differentiate from pure fuel additives (3811.19) in entry summary

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