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HS code 381129: Additives for Lubricating Oils

Covers:
Anti-knock preparations, oxidation inhibitors, gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers… not listed under the other codes in this heading.
Not covered:
381111 (Anti-knock preparations — Based on lead…); 381119 (Anti-knock preparations — Other); 381121 (Additives for lubricating oils — Containing…); and others.
Listed US duty:
6.5% (US general rate, HTS 2026)

Official description

Anti-knock preparations, oxidation inhibitors, gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations and other prepared additives, for mineral oils (including gasoline) or for other liquids used for the same purposes as mineral oils : Additives for lubricating oils : Other

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What 381129 covers and what it doesn’t

Official text: Anti-knock preparations, oxidation inhibitors, gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations and other prepared additives, for mineral oils (including gasoline) or for other liquids used for the same purposes as mineral oils › Additives for lubricating oils › Other.

This is the “other” line of heading 3811 (anti-knock preparations, oxidation inhibitors, gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations and other prepared additives, for mineral oils (including gasoline) or for other liquids used for the same purposes as mineral oils). It takes goods of that heading that no more specific subheading names. These go elsewhere:

  • 381111 Anti-knock preparations — Based on lead compounds
  • 381119 Anti-knock preparations — Other
  • 381121 Additives for lubricating oils — Containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals
  • 381190 Other

Nearby codes to check

  • Heading 3811 Anti-knock preparations, oxidation inhibitors, gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations and other prepared additives, for mineral oils (including gasoline) or for other liquids used for the same purposes as mineral oils: every subheading side by side.

US duty rate

6.5%

General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.

Who imports under 381129

EximAgent lists companies with recorded shipments under this code, built from customs records, with who they buy from and how often. See importers of 381129 →

Common questions

What is HS code 381129?
Anti-knock preparations, oxidation inhibitors, gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations and other prepared additives, for mineral oils (including gasoline) or for other liquids used for the same purposes as mineral oils : Additives for lubricating oils : Other
What duty rates apply to 381129?
Listed duty rates range from 6.5% across 1 country rate.

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