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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of lubricating preparations containing petroleum oils (under 70%) (SITC 59772) totaled $15.2M in April 2026, traded with 30 countries.
Importers of Lubricating Preparations Containing Petroleum Oils (Under 70%) paid $1.8M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $12.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Lubricating Preparations Containing Petroleum Oils (Under 70%) imports of $15.2M in April 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $13.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCompounded greases, metalworking fluids, and multi-purpose lubricants with a petroleum oil content below 70% by weight are the core products of SITC 59772, distinguishing them from straight mineral oil lubricants classified elsewhere. The sub-70% petroleum threshold typically reflects the presence of substantial non-petroleum components — synthetic esters, thickeners, extreme-pressure additives, or water — that define the product's performance profile. Metalworking and industrial maintenance sectors are the primary end-use markets, and product specifications such as NLGI grease grade or ISO viscosity grade are the commercial differentiators buyers rely on.
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Straight mineral lubricating oils (refined petroleum products used as-is) are classified in petroleum product headings, while 59772 captures formulated preparations where petroleum oil is blended with additives, thickeners, or non-petroleum components to create a product with specific performance properties. The compounded, multi-ingredient nature of the preparation — not just petroleum content — is the defining characteristic.
Depending on the specific HTS subheading and country of origin, some lubricating preparations may be subject to antidumping or countervailing duty orders, or to Section 301 tariffs for Chinese-origin goods. Importers should verify the applicable 10-digit HTS code and check current trade remedy orders before committing to sourcing arrangements.
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