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
6.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 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