Lead Naphthenate High-Temperature Lubricant Additive from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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