Waste Marine Grease from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
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
• Obtain EPA waste generator ID and ensure compliance with RCRA hazardous waste regulations for transboundary movement
• Provide lab analysis confirming >70% petroleum oil content and grease composition to avoid reclassification
• Declare as waste material to qualify for potential duty exemptions but watch for anti-dumping on recycled oils