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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of lubricating preparations containing non-petroleum oils or greases (SITC 59774) totaled $13.5M in April 2026, traded with 35 countries.
Importers of Lubricating Preparations Containing Non-Petroleum Oils or Greases paid $1.9M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 19% on $10.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBio-based and synthetic-ester lubricating preparations — including vegetable oil greases, tallow-based metalworking lubricants, and lanolin-compounded products — are classified under SITC 59774 when the oil or grease component derives from sources other than petroleum or bituminous minerals. Growing demand for environmentally acceptable lubricants (EALs) in marine, forestry, and food-processing applications has increased commercial interest in this category, as non-petroleum formulations often meet biodegradability and toxicity thresholds required by environmental regulations. The non-petroleum origin of the lubricating base is the essential classification criterion.
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US EPA's Vessel General Permit (VGP) and similar regulations require the use of EALs in oil-to-sea interfaces on US-flagged vessels unless technically infeasible. Products classified under 59774 — particularly those meeting OECD biodegradability and aquatic toxicity standards — are often the preferred choice for marine compliance, making EAL certification a key commercial differentiator for importers supplying the marine sector.
Yes, particularly for blended formulations that contain both bio-based and mineral oil components. The classification turns on whether the oil or grease is sourced from petroleum or non-petroleum origins, and a blend with even moderate mineral oil content may shift classification to 59772. Importers should obtain detailed composition data and consider a binding ruling for any formulation that combines petroleum and non-petroleum lubricating components.
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