Recovered Textile Machinery Grease

Waste grease collected from textile spinning and weaving machine bearings, petroleum-based with >70% oils, classified HTS 2710.99.39.00 as other grease wastes not specified elsewhere.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.7%+7.5%13.2%
🇲🇽Mexico5.7%—5.7%
🇨🇦Canada5.7%—5.7%
🇩🇪Germany5.7%—5.7%
🇯🇵Japan5.7%—5.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2710.99Same rate: 13.2%

If turbine motor lubricating wastes

Specific machinery types have dedicated waste oil subheadings

3402.90Higher: 13.7% vs 13.2%

If primarily soap-based surface-active content

Organic surface-active preparations dominate over oil base

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document machinery origin showing industrial generation vs. consumer waste

• Test for fiber contamination levels affecting hazardous waste status

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