Waste Food Processing Conveyor Grease from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
5.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• FDA prior sanitation clearance required despite waste status for food contact history
• Lower viscosity food-grade may border liquid oil classification - test rheology
• Exclude if meets 3304.99 criteria for retail skin care packagings