Phenyl-Modified Silicone Oil from Japan
Phenyl-modified silicone oil offers high thermal stability for transformer fluids. HTS 3910.00.00.00 applies as primary silicone per note (a)(3) for modified polymers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Flash point and phenyl content certificates prevent lubricant misclassification
• Bulk import requires DOT-compliant packaging
• Verify IEEE standards compliance for end-use validation