Product classification
HS code for Grease: 3403.19
Lubricating preparations, (other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials), containing less than 70% (by weight) of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Classification of grease under HS 3403.19
Grease is classified under HS code 3403.19 when it is a lubricating preparation containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals. This classification is part of Chapter 34, which deals with lubricants, soaps, and surface-active agents. The primary factor for this code is the concentration of petroleum oil. If the preparation is used for the treatment of textiles, leather, or furskins, it might fall under a different subheading, but standard industrial and automotive greases with low petroleum content are categorized here. The classification reflects the product's function as a lubricant and its specific chemical formulation, distinguishing it from pure petroleum products. These greases often consist of a base oil thickened with soaps (like lithium or calcium) and enhanced with additives to provide water resistance and high-pressure performance. The 70% threshold is the legal dividing line between Chapter 27 (petroleum products) and Chapter 34 (chemical preparations).
- Covers
- Lithium-based lubricating grease
- Synthetic bearing grease
- Chassis grease with <70% petroleum
- High-temperature silicone grease
- Water-resistant marine grease
- Also under 3403.19
- Mobil 1 Synthetic Blend
- Shell Rotella T5
- Castrol GTX High Mileage
- Valvoline MaxLife
- Total Rubia TIR
Codes often confused with 3403.19
Common mistake. The most common misclassification for grease is HS code 2710.19. Heading 2710 is reserved for lubricants where petroleum oil or bituminous mineral oil constitutes 70% or more of the total weight. If the grease is primarily petroleum-based, it must be moved to Chapter 27. Additionally, greases based on animal or vegetable fats without petroleum might be confused with 1521 (waxes) or 1518 (modified fats), but if they are prepared as lubricants, 3403 is generally the more specific heading.
Top exporters and importers of HS 340319 (the code used for grease), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 340319 (the code used for grease) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 8.0% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 340319, not only grease.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $1.3B 25% of world exports
- 2 United States $886M 17% of world exports
- 3 France $532M 10% of world exports
World total: $5.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $414M 8.0% of world imports
- 2 China $411M 7.9% of world imports
- 3 Canada $376M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $5.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for grease
Brazil classifies grease under NCM 3403.19.00: HS 3403.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about grease
What is the HS code for Grease?
The HS code for Grease is 340319 (Lubricating preparations; (other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials), containing less than 70% (by weight) of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals).
How do I classify Grease for customs?
Grease is classified under HS code 340319 — Lubricating preparations; (other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials), containing less than 70% (by weight) of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for industrial grease?
The HS code for industrial grease containing less than 70% petroleum oil is 3403.19.
How do I choose between HS 2710 and HS 3403 for grease?
You must determine the percentage of petroleum oil by weight. If it is 70% or more, use 2710; if it is less than 70%, use 3403.
Which countries are the top exporters of grease (HS 340319)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 340319 (the code used for grease) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.3B, 25% of world exports), the United States ($886M) and France ($532M). World exports came to about $5.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of grease (HS 340319)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 340319 (the code used for grease) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($414M, 8.0% of world imports), China ($411M) and Canada ($376M). World imports came to about $5.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Grease the same in all countries?
The base HS code 340319 for Grease is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for grease in Brazil?
In Brazil, grease (HS 340319) is classified under NCM 3403.19.00.