Hydraulic Fluid Additive Package
Concentrated blend of anti-wear agents, antioxidants, and viscosity modifiers for mixing into hydraulic fluids. Falls under HTS 3824.99.93.97 as an unspecified chemical preparation for industrial machinery lubrication enhancement. Not classified as finished fluid or petroleum-based.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If derived from used hydraulic fluids as waste
Waste hydraulic fluids explicitly covered under heading 3825 per chapter notes.
If mainly petroleum oils or bituminous materials
Petroleum-based fluids excluded from Chapter 38 per chapter note on 'other wastes'.
If primarily anti-knock or antioxidant preparations for lubricants
Specific functional additives for lubricating oils fall under heading 3819.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include detailed formulation breakdown to distinguish from finished fluids under heading 2710
• Certify non-waste status per chapter note (d) to prevent shift to 3825
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