Containing not over 10 percent by weight of salts of fatty acids of animal (including marine animal) or vegetable origin

Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude; preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70 percent or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils: > Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (other than crude) and preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70 percent or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations, other than those containing biodiesel and other than waste oils: > Other: > Lubricating oils and greases, with or without additives: > Greases: > Containing not over 10 percent by weight of salts of fatty acids of animal (including marine animal) or vegetable origin

Duty Rate (from China)

30.8%
MFN Base Rate5.8%

Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)

Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Total Effective Rate30.8%

Products classified under HTS 2710.19.35.00

Lithium Complex EP2 Grease

A high-performance lithium complex grease with NLGI grade 2 consistency, containing over 70% petroleum base oils and less than 10% fatty acid salts as thickeners. It meets the criteria for HTS 2710.19.35.00 due to its composition as a lubricating grease with minimal animal or vegetable fatty acid content. Used in industrial bearings and automotive applications for extreme pressure performance.

Synthetic Polyalphaolefin Grease

Premium PAO-based grease for high-temperature applications, featuring petroleum oils over 70% by weight and minimal vegetable-derived fatty acid thickeners under 10%. Classifies under HTS 2710.19.35.00 as it fits the grease definition with controlled fatty acid content. Ideal for aerospace and electric motor bearings.

Aluminum Complex High-Speed Bearing Grease

Specialty grease with aluminum complex thickener and petroleum base oils exceeding 70%, fatty acid salts below 10% by weight. Qualifies for HTS 2710.19.35.00 as a low-fatty-acid grease for precision applications. Designed for high-speed spindle bearings in CNC machines.

Calcium Sulfonate Marine Grease

Water-resistant grease for marine environments, petroleum oils >70%, calcium sulfonate thickener with <10% fatty acid salts. Fits HTS 2710.19.35.00 specifications for low-fatty-acid greases. Provides corrosion protection for deck machinery and propeller shafts.

Polyurea Electric Motor Grease

NLGI 2 polyurea grease for electric motors, >70% petroleum oils, synthetic polyurea thickener with negligible fatty acid salts. Classifies under HTS 2710.19.35.00 due to minimal animal/vegetable fatty content. Excellent for fractional horsepower motor bearings.

Molybdenum Disulfide EP Gearbox Grease

Extreme pressure grease with MoS2 solid lubricant, petroleum base >70%, <10% fatty acid thickeners. Meets HTS 2710.19.35.00 for low-fatty-acid grease compositions. Used in heavy-duty gearboxes and open gears.

Bentonite Clay Automotive Chassis Grease

Non-soap chassis grease using bentonite clay thickener with petroleum oils >70%, fatty acid content <10%. Qualifies under HTS 2710.19.35.00 for clay-based greases. Suitable for universal joint and chassis lubrication.

Nano-Ceramic Industrial Grease

Advanced grease with ceramic nanoparticles for wear reduction, petroleum base 75%+, <5% fatty acid thickeners. Fits HTS 2710.19.35.00 low-fatty-acid criteria. For heavy industrial equipment under high loads.