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%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
• 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