Food-Grade Aluminum Grease
NSF H1 certified aluminum complex grease with 71% USP white mineral oil for food processing conveyors. Falls in 2710.19.40.00 as other greases (note: not excluded retail skin care per US note). Meets incidental contact standards.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5.7% | +25.0% | 30.7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5.7% | — | 5.7% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 5.7% | — | 5.7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5.7% | — | 5.7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5.7% | — | 5.7% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If highly refined technical white oils without thickeners
Unthickened oils get specific white oil subheading.
If synthetic PAO food-grade bases
Synthetic lubricants outside petroleum scope.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include NSF registration and FDA 21 CFR 178.3570 compliance docs
• White mineral oil purity (>99%) must be certified to avoid 2710.19.30
• Retail packs under 1kg risk 2710.19.2045; ship bulk for this code
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