Polyurea Grease from China

Synthetic polyurea-thickened grease using 80% petroleum oil base for high-temperature electric motor applications. Falls under HTS 2710.19.40.00 as 'other' lubricating greases with petroleum as the primary constituent. Excludes crude, biodiesel, and waste oils per heading scope.

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

Submit detailed formulation breakdown to CBP, highlighting petroleum oil >70% to secure this classification

Avoid mislabeling as 'lubricating oil'; greases must have soap/aluminum complex thickeners per trade rulings

Check for REACH compliance if from EU; mismatched chemical certs lead to holds