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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product contains significant additives beyond petroleum jelly, such as corrosion inhibitors or solvents
Formulated lubricants or preparations may fall under petroleum oils heading 2710.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is classified as petroleum jelly, not as a formulated lubricant with additives, to avoid reclassification
• Provide a safety data sheet (SDS) to the CBSA if requested
• Verify the product's melting point and composition to confirm it meets the definition of petroleum jelly
Related Products under Tariff item 2712.10.00
Cable 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.
Food 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.
Industrial 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.
Leather 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.
Microcrystalline-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.
Pharmaceutical 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.