Petroleum-Based Metalworking Fluid from Japan
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.
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
• 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