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Automotive Grease Thickener Additive from Germany

Thickening agent with petroleum carrier oils for lithium grease formulations in automotive bearings. Classified under 3811.21.00.00 as a lubricating oil additive with petroleum oils.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Test for NLGI grade consistency; label as 'for grease manufacture'

• Pitfall: finished greases go to 3403.13