Lead Naphthenate Industrial Lubricant from Japan
Lead naphthenate provides extreme pressure lubrication properties in metalworking fluids and gear oils. This water-insoluble lead salt of naphthenic acids imports under HTS 3824.99.75 as an industrial chemical preparation. Restricted use due to lead toxicity regulations.
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
• TSCA reporting mandatory for lead content >0.1%; include inventory status
• DOT hazardous material declaration required (UN3082)
• End-user certificates needed proving industrial/non-consumer use