Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 27109939: Waste Lubricating Greases from Petro Oil/Bitum Min/70%+ by Wt. Fr Petro Oils but over 10% by Wt. of Fatty Acid Salts Animal/Vegetable Origin

Waste lubricating greases are a type of waste material that is generated from various industries, including automotive, manufacturing, and transportation. These greases are typically used to reduce friction and heat in mechanical systems, such as engines, gears, and bearings. Over time, they become contaminated with impurities and lose their effectiveness, resulting in the need for disposal.

The HS Code 27109939 specifically refers to waste lubricating greases that are derived from petro oil/bitum min and contain at least 70% by weight of petro oils. Additionally, these greases must have over 10% by weight of fatty acid salts of animal or vegetable origin.

When it comes to international trade, the HS code plays a crucial role in classifying and identifying products. It is used by customs authorities to determine the applicable duty rates, as well as any special tariff preferences that may be available. In the case of HS Code 27109939, the bound/MFN duty rate is 1.3 cents per kilogram (KG) plus 5.7%.

It is important to note that certain special tariff preference programs may exempt products from duty payments or offer reduced duty rates. In the case of HS Code 27109939, the following special tariff preference programs apply:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) - provides duty-free treatment
• Australia Special Rate - provides a special rate for Australia
• Bahrain Special Rate - provides a special rate for Bahrain
• NAFTA for Canada - provides duty-free treatment for Canada
• Chile Special Rate - provides a special rate for Chile
• Israel Special Rate - provides duty-free treatment for Israel
• Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act (ATPDEA) - provides a special rate
• Jordan Special Rate - provides a special rate for Jordan
• Morocco Special Rate - provides a special rate for Morocco
• NAFTA for Mexico - provides duty-free treatment for Mexico
• Oman Special Rate - provides a special rate for Oman
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA) - provides a special rate
• Peru Special Rate - provides a special rate for Peru
• Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA) - provides a special rate
• Singapore Special Rate - provides a special rate for Singapore

When importing HS Code 27109939 into the United States, certain states are most active in receiving these products. The states that import waste lubricating greases from petro oil/bitum min/70%+ by wt. fr petro oils but over 10% by wt. of fatty acid salts of animal/vegetable origin include:

• Alaska
• California
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• Florida
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Massachusetts
• Mississippi
• Montana
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New York
• North Dakota
• Puerto Rico
• Texas
• Vermont
• Virgin Islands
• Washington
• Wyoming

On the other hand, the states that are most active in exporting waste lubricating greases from petro oil/bitum min/70%+ by wt. fr petro oils but over 10% by wt. of fatty acid salts of animal/vegetable origin include:

• Alabama
• Alaska
• California
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• Hawaii
• Louisiana
• Mississippi
• New Jersey
• New York
• Oklahoma
• Pennsylvania
• Puerto Rico
• Texas
• Virgin Islands
• Washington
• West Virginia

The HS Code 27109939 is an essential classification for waste lubricating greases that are derived from specific sources and contain a significant amount of petro oils and fatty acid salts. Understanding the HS code and its associated duty rates and special tariff preferences is crucial for importers and exporters of these products.