DOT 3 Brake Fluid from China
Synthetic glycol-ether based hydraulic brake fluid meeting DOT 3 specifications for automotive disc and drum brakes. Classified under 3819.00.00.90 as a prepared liquid for hydraulic transmission with less than 70% petroleum oils, designed for high-temperature braking performance.
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 DOT specifications and flash point via lab testing for compliance with FMVSS 116 standards
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure packaging meets UN hazardous materials requirements
• Avoid misclassification as anti-freeze; confirm brake fluid use via formulation certificates