Waste Automotive Wheel Bearing Grease from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
5.7%
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
• Sample must show NLGI grade 2+ consistency proving grease vs. liquid oil status
• Cross-reference with Basel Convention Annex for prior informed consent requirements
• Avoid classifying as 'used oil' (3821) - grease structure changes heading