Petroleum jelly
Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, micro-crystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, peat wax, other mineral waxes, and similar products obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured. > Petroleum jelly > Petroleum jelly
Duty Rate (from China)
Products classified under Tariff item 2712.10.00.00
Battery Terminal Grease Petrolatum
A high-melting petroleum jelly grease formulated to coat automotive battery terminals, protecting them from corrosion caused by acid vapors. It is composed primarily of petroleum jelly, which is the defining characteristic of tariff item 2712.10.00, and serves a dielectric and protective function.
2712.10.00Cable Filling Petrolatum Compound
A semi-refined petroleum jelly compound used to fill telecommunication and power cables for water blocking and insulation. Although it contains minor fillers, its primary component is petroleum jelly, which qualifies it for classification under tariff item 2712.10.00.
2712.10.00Food Grade Petroleum Jelly
A white mineral oil-derived petroleum jelly compliant with food contact regulations, used as a release agent in confectionery or as a fruit coating. It is a pure petroleum jelly product, making it classifiable under tariff item 2712.10.00.
2712.10.00Industrial Yellow Petroleum Jelly
A yellow petroleum jelly used in industrial applications such as rust prevention, leather treatment, and cable filling. It is derived from petroleum refining with higher aromatic content than white grades, but remains a petroleum jelly under tariff item 2712.10.00.
2712.10.00Leather Dressing Petrolatum
A soft petroleum jelly refined specifically for dressing and preserving leather goods, boots, and saddlery. It is a bulk petroleum jelly product used in leather processing, falling directly under tariff item 2712.10.00.
2712.10.00Microcrystalline-Petrolatum Blend
A blend of 60% petroleum jelly with 40% microcrystalline wax, used for flexible industrial sealing compounds and adhesives. Since petroleum jelly dominates the composition, it is classifiable under tariff item 2712.10.00.
2712.10.00Pharmaceutical Base Petrolatum
An odorless, white petrolatum serving as the primary base for antibiotic ointments and wound dressings in pharmaceutical production. It is a bulk ingredient classified under tariff item 2712.10.00 before formulation into retail drugs.
2712.10.00Rust Preventive Petroleum Jelly
A heavy-grade petroleum jelly applied to metal parts and tools for long-term corrosion inhibition during storage and shipping. It is an industrial petroleum jelly, not a formulated lubricant, and falls under tariff item 2712.10.00.
2712.10.00Technical Grade Petrolatum
A technical grade petrolatum, purified for manufacturing cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and polishes, with controlled viscosity and color. It meets the definition of petroleum jelly and is classified under tariff item 2712.10.00.
2712.10.00USP Grade White Petroleum Jelly
A highly refined, odorless petroleum jelly meeting USP standards for pharmaceutical use, composed primarily of a mixture of hydrocarbons from petroleum distillation. It is a pure petroleum jelly product, classifiable under tariff item 2712.10.00.