Calcium Sulfonate Grease

Marine-grade calcium sulfonate grease with 75%+ refined petroleum base oil, offering rust protection and water resistance for ship engines and offshore equipment. Classified in 2710.19.40.00 as 'other' greases where petroleum oils are the basic constituent. Meets the 70% threshold for petroleum-derived products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.7%+25.0%30.7%
🇲🇽Mexico5.7%5.7%
🇨🇦Canada5.7%5.7%
🇩🇪Germany5.7%5.7%
🇯🇵Japan5.7%5.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2710.19Same rate: 30.7%

If for aerosol-dispensed retail versions under 1 kg

Retail aerosol greases are separated into consumer subheadings from bulk industrial shipments.

3403.91Lower: 16.5% vs 30.7%

If prepared from synthetic lubricants rather than petroleum

Synthetic base greases (non-petroleum mineral oils) move to Chapter 34 preparations.

2710.19.30Lower: 25% vs 30.7%

If white mineral oil-based greases for specific uses like food processing

Technical white oils have dedicated subheadings when meeting USP/ food-grade purity standards.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide manufacturer's certification of petroleum content and NLGI consistency grade to prove it's a grease under this code

Ensure no biodiesel content, as those greases shift to 2710.19.20; test blends if source is unclear

Label containers with flash point and viscosity data to comply with DOT hazmat regs during import

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