Used Industrial Gearbox Grease
Spent grease from heavy industrial gearboxes containing EP additives, classified as waste under HTS 2710.99.39.00 due to >70% petroleum base oils and grease structure. Excludes crude or preparations elsewhere specified.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If of a kind used for electric generators/motors
Specific subheading exists for electrical equipment grease wastes
If containing >50% aromatic extracts like naphthalene
Aromatic extraction products from grease processing classified in 2707
If presented as prepared chemical additive waste
Chemical preparations from waste processing may shift to Chapter 38
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify thickening agent presence (soap/lithium complex) via spectroscopy to distinguish from liquid oils
• Include manifests showing generation from specific industrial processes for customs verification
Related Products under HTS 2710.99.39.00
Waste Marine Grease
Waste grease recovered from marine engines and propeller shafts, containing additives for water resistance, classified under HTS 2710.99.39.00 as wastes of greases with over 70% petroleum oils from bituminous minerals. It meets the 'other' category for grease wastes not elsewhere specified.
Waste Automotive Wheel Bearing Grease
Contaminated grease from vehicle wheel bearings with moly additives, waste status under HTS 2710.99.39.00 as grease wastes containing basic petroleum oils >70% by weight. Other category for non-specific grease types.
Spent High-Temperature Furnace Grease
Waste grease from high-temperature furnace applications with synthetic base oils meeting >70% petroleum content, under HTS 2710.99.39.00 as other grease wastes. Excludes biodiesel or light oil distillates.
Waste Food Processing Conveyor Grease
Spent food-grade grease from conveyor bearings in meat/dairy processing, still qualifying as petroleum waste under HTS 2710.99.39.00 due to base oil composition >70%. Excludes skin care petroleum jelly.
Used Mining Equipment Grease
Contaminated grease from heavy mining dragline and crusher bearings with extreme pressure additives, HTS 2710.99.39.00 as other waste greases >70% petroleum oils from bituminous sources.
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.