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DOT 4 High-Boiling Brake Fluid from Japan

Synthetic glycol-based brake fluid with high boiling point for DOT 4 performance in high-performance vehicles and heavy-duty applications. Falls under HTS 3819.00.0010 as hydraulic brake fluid with minimal petroleum content, preventing vapor lock under extreme braking conditions.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Include FMVSS 116 test certifications to prove compliance with US vehicle safety standards

Document exact petroleum oil percentage via lab analysis to stay under 70% threshold

Package in consumer-ready containers with bilingual hazard warnings to meet DOT shipping rules