NA-LUBE® KL-510 Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes from China
NA-LUBE® KL-510 is a mixed C11-C13 alkylnaphthalenes product used as a solubilizer in synthetic ester-based lubricants. It qualifies for HTS 3817.00.20.00 as a mixed alkylnaphthalene not covered by headings 2707 (petroleum) or 2902 (pure aromatics).
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Ensure bill of lading specifies 'mixed alkylnaphthalenes' to match HTS description exactly
• Comply with TSCA pre-manufacture notification if >10,000 lbs annual import volume
• Avoid misdeclaration as 'lubricating oil' which shifts to higher-duty 2710 subheadings