Transformer oil|HS Code

Transformer oil harmonized system code

Product Overview Transformer Oil, classified under the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS Code) 2710, is a highly refined mineral oil that is stable at high temperatures and has excellent electrical insulating properties. This substance is characterized by its high dielectric strength, thermal conductivity, and chemical stability. Notably, Transformer Oil is differentiated under HS Code 2710 into several subcategories based on its processing level and quality attributes, such as uninhibited or inhibited oil, based on the presence of oxidation inhibitors. Commercially, Transformer Oil is utilized in the electrical industry, primarily in transformers, where it serves as an insulator and coolant. The product's market positioning highlights its critical role in enhancing the performance and extending the lifespan of electrical transformers, giving it a competitive edge in the market. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The full six-digit HS Code for Transformer Oil is 2710.19, where '27' signifies 'Mineral Fuels, Mineral Oils and Products of Their Distillation; Bituminous Substances; Mineral Waxes', '10' indicates 'Oil and oil products', and '19' refers to 'Other'. This classification is justified as Transformer Oil is a mineral oil product used in electrical applications. Trade considerations for Transformer Oil include packaging in sturdy, non-reactive containers to protect the oil from exposure to moisture, air, or contaminants. Its preservation requires storage in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources or open flames. Transporting Transformer Oil necessitates compliance with applicable international standards such as those established by the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code due to its flammability. Quality standards for Transformer Oil include measurable attributes like dielectric strength, interfacial tension, and water content, which are crucial for ensuring its optimal performance.

Transformer oil Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Separate chemically defined organic compounds, other than pure methane and propane which are to be classified in heading 27.11; (b) Medicaments of heading 30.03 or 30.04; or (c) Mixed unsaturated hydrocarbons of heading 33.01, 33.02 or 38.05. 2.- References in heading 27.10 to “petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals” include not only petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals but also similar oils, as well as those consisting mainly of mixed unsaturated hydrocarbons, obtained by any process, provided that the weight of the non-aromatic constituents exceeds that of the aromatic constituents. However, the references do not include liquid synthetic polyolefins of which less than 60 % by volume distils at 300 C, after conversion to 1,013 millibars when a reduced-pressure distillation method is used (Chapter 39). 3.- For the purposes of heading 27.10, “waste oils” means waste containing mainly petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (as described in Note 2 to this Chapter), whether or not mixed with water. These include : (a) Such oils no longer fit for use as primary products (for example, used lubricating oils, used hydraulic oils and used transformer oils); (b) Sludge oils from the storage tanks of petroleum oils, mainly containing such oils and a high concentration of additives (for example, chemicals) used in the manufacture of the primary products; and (c) Such oils in the form of emulsions in water or mixtures with water, such as those resulting from oil spills, storage tank washings, or from the use of cutting oils for machining operations.