Used Industrial Gearbox Grease from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
5.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• 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