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.

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.

2701.12.00Higher: 25% vs 13.2%

If bituminous coal tar derivatives dominate

Coal tar processing wastes classified under coal products

2840.19.00.00Higher: 35.1% vs 13.2%

If metal-bearing catalyst residues

Hydraulic grease wastes with catalyst function shift headings

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Heavy metal analysis required due to mining contaminant risks

• Volume declarations must use 158.98L barrel standard at 15.6°C

• Distinguish from bulk crude (2709) by worked/lubricating history

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Waste Food Processing Conveyor Grease

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Recovered Textile Machinery Grease

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