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Coconut Oil Corrosion Inhibitor Base from Japan

Vegetable coconut oil compounded with amine inhibitors for metal surface protection. Used in temporary corrosion prevention for steel during storage/shipping. HTS 3824.99.4190 for fatty mixture preparations.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Corrosion test data supports classification claims during customs valuation

• Marine shipping applications may require IMDG hazardous classification review

• Avoid Chapter 15 by proving chemical modification beyond simple blending