Containing not over 10 percent by weight of salts of fatty acids of animal (including marine animal) or vegetable origin
Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude; preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70 percent or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils: > Waste oils: > Other: > Wastes of lubricating oils and greases (whether or not containing additives): > Of greases: > Containing not over 10 percent by weight of salts of fatty acids of animal (including marine animal) or vegetable origin
Duty Rate (from China)
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 2710.99.32.00
Waste Marine Grease from Ship Engine Bearings
This is waste grease collected from the bearings of marine diesel engines, containing minor soap thickeners from vegetable fatty acids under 10% by weight. It qualifies under HTS 2710.99.32.00 as a waste of lubricating greases with low fatty acid salt content derived from used marine equipment. The material is a spent lubricant no longer suitable for its original purpose.
Spent Industrial Gearbox Grease
Waste grease from heavy industrial gearboxes in manufacturing plants, with thickeners from palm oil fatty acids below 10% by weight. Classified under HTS 2710.99.32.00 due to its origin as discarded lubricating grease meeting the low salt content criterion. It is contaminated with metal fines from gear wear.
Discarded Vegetable-Based Spindle Grease
Waste from high-speed textile spindles lubricated with vegetable-derived greases having under 10% fatty acid salts by weight. Falls under HTS 2710.99.32.00 as waste grease from bituminous mineral oil preparations with minimal soap content. Typically contaminated with fiber residues.
Waste Lithium Complex Grease from Mining Equipment
Spent grease from heavy mining haul trucks and crushers, using lithium soaps from tallow under 10% by weight in petroleum base. HTS 2710.99.32.00 applies to this waste of lubricating greases with controlled fatty acid salt levels. Contains abrasives from rock dust.
Used Polyurea Grease from Electric Motor Housings
Waste grease recovered from sealed electric motors in appliances, with polyurea thickeners including <10% vegetable fatty acid components. Meets HTS 2710.99.32.00 for low-salt content waste greases based on ≥70% petroleum oils. Often discolored from overheating.
Contaminated Food Machinery Grease Waste
Waste grease from conveyor bearings in food processing plants, vegetable-based soaps ≤10% in mineral oil carrier. HTS 2710.99.32.00 covers this as waste lubricating grease unfit for reuse due to contamination. Requires special handling for incidental food contact history.
Spent Wind Turbine Gearbox Grease
Discarded grease from offshore wind turbine gearboxes, synthetic base with minimal animal fat salts under 10%. Fits HTS 2710.99.32.00 as waste of specified low-salt lubricating greases from bituminous minerals. High water content from environmental exposure.
Automotive Wheel Bearing Grease Waste
Used grease from vehicle wheel bearings at end-of-life, calcium sulfonate thickeners <10% fatty acids from veg sources. Under HTS 2710.99.32.00 for waste greases meeting composition limits. Loaded with brake dust and rust.
Railway Axlebox Grease Scrap
Waste grease scraped from railway freight car axleboxes, low soap content from marine animal fats ≤10%. HTS 2710.99.32.00 applies to this transportation equipment waste grease. Highly abrasive with rail grit.
Aviation Landing Gear Grease Waste
Spent grease from aircraft landing gear struts, polyalphaolefin base with <10% veg salts. Classified HTS 2710.99.32.00 as qualifying waste lubricating grease. Contaminated by hydraulic fluids.