DOT 4 High Performance Brake Fluid from Japan
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.
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
• 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