Spent Industrial Gearbox Grease from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
5.8%
Rate breakdown
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
• Include generator certificates and chemical assays for salt composition; check Basel Convention rules for transboundary waste movement
• Avoid classifying fresh grease as waste