Kixx VHVI 4 Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes from China
Kixx VHVI 4 is a high-purity mixed alkylnaphthalenes base oil used in synthetic lubricants for automotive and industrial applications. It falls under HTS 3817.00.20.00 as mixed alkylnaphthalenes, distinct from those classified in headings 2707 or 2902, serving as a key component in high-performance greases and hydraulic fluids.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify chemical composition via GC-MS analysis to confirm mixed alkylnaphthalenes content and avoid reclassification under 2902
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and purity certificates in documentation for CBP review