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Synesstic™ 5N Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Synesstic™ 5N from ExxonMobil is a synthetic mixed alkylnaphthalenes fluid with high solvency for gear oils and greases. Classified under HTS 3817.00.20.00 as it consists of alkylnaphthalenes mixtures excluded from petroleum (2707) or specific aromatics (2902) headings.

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.

3811.21.00.00Same rate: 41.5%

If used specifically as additives in lubricating preparations

When imported for direct addition to lubricants, may classify under prepared additives of 3811 rather than base mixtures.

2902.50.00.00Lower: 35% vs 41.5%

If predominantly styrene-alkylbenzene derivatives

Specific unsaturated aromatic polymers fall under 2902, not general mixed alkylnaphthalenes.

2710.99.45.00Lower: 7.5% vs 41.5%

If for bulk lubricating oil base stocks from refining

Refinery-derived base oils with naphthenic content classify under petroleum oils of 2710.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide manufacturer specifications confirming synthetic production method to distinguish from petroleum products

Label containers with UN numbers for hazardous material transport compliance