3824.99.41.90/Lard-Based Metalworking Fluid Additive/Japan

Lard-Based Metalworking Fluid Additive from Japan

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 — 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%

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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