Branched Alkylbenzene Lubricant Additive from Germany
Branched alkylbenzene mixtures serve as synthetic base stocks in high-performance lubricants and hydraulic fluids. Classified under HTS 3817.00.1500 as other mixed alkylbenzenes, these differ from pure isomers by their complex alkyl chain distribution from alkylation processes. Used in automotive and industrial applications requiring thermal stability.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide flash point and viscosity specs to demonstrate lubricant additive function, preventing misclassification
• Include alkylation process documentation to prove synthetic origin versus petroleum fractions
• Watch for contamination thresholds that could shift classification to waste mixtures under 3825