Coconut Oil Methyl Ester Lubricant Base from Mexico
Fatty acid methyl ester mixture from coconut oil serving as a biodegradable lubricant base stock. Falls under HTS 3824.99.4140 as vegetable fatty acid ester mixtures for chemical/industrial applications, distinct from finished lubricants.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Clearly label as 'chemical intermediate - not finished lubricant' to prevent erroneous Chapter 27/34 classification
• Provide kinematic viscosity and pour point test data supporting chemical preparation status
• Use ISO tanks with heating coils for winter imports to prevent solidification of high-lauric esters