DOT 5 Silicone Brake Fluid from China
Non-hygroscopic silicone-based hydraulic fluid for classic cars and motorcycles, compatible with ABS systems. HTS 3819.00.00.90 applies to this prepared brake fluid with negligible petroleum oils.
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
• Include compatibility statements for EPDM rubber seals; DOT 5 incompatible with some modern systems
• Ship as UN 1164 flammable liquid; verify viscosity meets SAE J1703 standards
• Document silicone polymer content to distinguish from glycol types and avoid glycol mislabeling