Find HS Code and trade information for car oil fill funnel

Car Oil Fill Funnel

A car oil fill funnel is a tool designed to facilitate the pouring of engine oil into the engine of a vehicle without spillage and with greater precision.

Material

Common materials used in the construction of car oil fill funnels include:

• Plastic: Typically polypropylene or polyethylene, offering flexibility, resistance to oil degradation, and affordability.
• Metal: Stainless steel or aluminum are used for greater durability, resistance to high temperatures, and often feature a finer mesh filter.
• Combination: Some funnels utilize a plastic body with a metal rim for added strength and rigidity.

Purpose

The primary purpose of an oil fill funnel is to:

• Prevent Spillage: Directs oil flow into the engine’s oil filler neck, minimizing mess and potential damage to engine components or the surrounding environment.
• Ensure Accurate Filling: Allows for controlled pouring, helping to avoid overfilling or underfilling the engine with oil.
• Filter Debris: Many funnels incorporate a mesh filter to remove contaminants from the oil during the filling process.

Function

The funnel operates by:

1. Placement: The funnel is inserted into the oil filler neck of the engine.
2. Direction: The wide opening of the funnel directs the flow of oil from the oil container into the engine.
3. Filtration (if applicable): Oil passes through the funnel’s mesh filter, removing particles of dirt, metal shavings, or other contaminants.
4. Monitoring: The user monitors the oil level via the dipstick to ensure proper filling.

Usage Scenarios

• Routine Oil Changes: Used during regular maintenance to replace used engine oil with fresh oil.
• Oil Top-Ups: Employed to add oil between scheduled changes when the oil level is low.
• DIY Automotive Repair: Essential for individuals performing their own vehicle maintenance.
• Professional Automotive Service: Utilized by mechanics and technicians in automotive repair shops.

Common Types

• Standard Funnels: Simple, cone-shaped funnels made from plastic or metal.
• Flexible Funnels: Constructed from pliable materials allowing for use in tight spaces or with various oil filler neck configurations.
• Long-Reach Funnels: Feature an extended spout for reaching recessed oil filler necks.
• Funnel with Filter: Incorporate a built-in mesh filter to remove contaminants.
• Spout Funnels: Designed to fit directly onto oil containers for mess-free pouring.
• Digital Funnels: Newer models with integrated level sensors and digital displays for precise oil measurement.

Based on the provided information, a car oil fill funnel falls under the category of automotive maintenance machines or parts thereof. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes:

• 8479.89.95.60: Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof: Other machines and mechanical appliances: Other: Other Automotive maintenance machines.

  • 84: Chapter 84 covers machines and mechanical appliances.
  • 79: Heading 84.79 specifically covers machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions not specified elsewhere.
  • 89: Subheading 84.79.89 covers other machines and mechanical appliances.
  • 95: Further specifies other machines.
  • 60: Denotes Automotive maintenance machines.

• 8424.89.90.00: Mechanical appliances (whether or not hand operated) for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders; fire extinguishers, whether or not charged; spray guns and similar appliances; steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines; parts thereof: Other appliances: Other.

  • 84: Chapter 84 covers machines and mechanical appliances.
  • 24: Heading 84.24 covers mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing, or spraying liquids or powders.
  • 89: Subheading 84.24.89 covers other appliances.
  • 90: Further specifies other.

• 3926.90.99.89: Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Other.

  • 39: Chapter 39 covers plastics and articles thereof.
  • 26: Heading 39.26 covers other articles of plastics.
  • 90: Subheading 39.26.90 covers other articles.
  • 99: Further specifies other.

Regarding HS code 8479.89.95.60, please note that this code is specifically for automotive maintenance machines. If the funnel is made of plastic, HS code 3926.90.99.89 may be more appropriate.