Automotive Grease Thickener Additive from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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