Lithium Complex Grease from China
A high-performance lithium complex grease containing over 70% petroleum oils as the base, used for heavy-duty industrial lubrication in bearings and gears. It falls under HTS 2710.19.40.00 as a grease with petroleum oils as the basic constituent, not elsewhere specified. The 'other' category covers this non-specific formulation beyond basic types.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.7%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the petroleum oil content exceeds 70% by weight via lab testing to confirm classification under 2710.19.40.00
• Include safety data sheets (SDS) and technical specs showing it's a grease, not a liquid oil, to avoid reclassification
• Watch for additives; if over 30% non-petroleum, it may shift to another subheading—common pitfall in audits