Lead Naphthenate High-Temperature Lubricant Additive from China
Lead naphthenate provides extreme pressure protection in high-temperature greases and metalworking fluids as a naphthenic acid salt. HTS 3824.99.7550 includes such industrial water-insoluble salts. Applied in forging, drawing, and heavy machinery.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• TSCA Section 6(h) restrictions on lead content—pre-1978 inventory check required
• Full elemental analysis; declare as 'naphthenate salts' not 'lubricants' (2710/3403)
• EU REACH alignment aids FDA entry if food-grade claimed