Petroleum-Based Metalworking Fluid

A water-miscible cutting oil containing 30% petroleum-derived hydrocarbons used for machining operations. It falls under HTS 3824.99.4900 as a chemical preparation consisting partly of petroleum hydrocarbons, not elsewhere specified. This mixture provides lubrication and cooling during metal processing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+25.0%31.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%6.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2710.19Lower: 17% vs 31.5%

If primarily petroleum oil with minimal additives

Pure or mainly petroleum oils fall under Chapter 27, not chemical mixtures

3403.19Lower: 15.8% vs 31.5%

If marketed primarily as lubricant with >70% base oil

Lubricating preparations with petroleum base oils are classified in heading 3403

3824.99Same rate: 31.5%

If no significant petroleum hydrocarbon content

Non-petroleum chemical mixtures go to the residual 3824.99 provision

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify hydrocarbon content via lab analysis to confirm classification under 3824.99.4900,Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) showing petroleum derivation in import documentation,Avoid misclassification as pure lubricants (2710) by documenting mixed chemical composition

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