Lard-Based Metalworking Fluid Additive from China
Animal lard blended with emulsifiers for addition to water-based metalworking coolants. Provides lubricity and rust inhibition in machining operations. HTS 3824.99.4190 covers this as mixed fatty substances of animal origin.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.1%
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
• Provide end-use statements confirming coolant additive role to distinguish from bulk animal fats
• Biodegradability claims require supporting test data for green chemistry import preferences
• Avoid misclassification as Chapter 15 by documenting >20% non-fatty chemical additives