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DOT 4 High Performance Brake Fluid

Advanced borate ester and glycol mixture brake fluid for high-performance vehicles, exceeding DOT 4 boiling point requirements. Falls under 3819.00.00.90 for hydraulic transmission liquids with minimal petroleum content.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+37.5%44%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3824Lower: 17.5% vs 44%

If for industrial hydraulic systems

If formulated specifically for non-vehicle industrial transmissions, may shift from brake-specific classification.

2710.12Lower: 19.5% vs 44%

If petroleum distillate-based with ≥70% oils

High mineral oil content moves it to light oils heading when exceeding 3819 petroleum limit.

3820.00.00.00Lower: 26.5% vs 44%

If sold as anti-freezing preparation

Primarily marketed or used as engine coolant rather than hydraulic brake/transmission fluid.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide manufacturer specs confirming dry/wet boiling points >230°C/155°C for DOT 4 validation

• Label containers with UN 1164 hazard class and ensure child-resistant packaging compliance

• Test petroleum content to prevent reclassification; common pitfall is incomplete additive disclosure