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Polyurea Electric Motor Grease from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

30.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0225%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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide polyurea synthesis documentation proving non-fatty acid thickener base

• Specify motor application to support industrial vs consumer classification

• Test worked penetration (ASTM D217) confirming NLGI grease consistency