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title: "Lubricating Grease Import Agent: Core Procedures and Compliance Key Points - Zhongshen Trading China"
description: "In 2026，the upgrading of domestic high-end manufacturing has driven the growth of demand for imported lubricating grease. However，quarantine and documentary compliance requirements of various countries are getting stricter，and many enterprises face port detention due to unfamiliarity with procedures. Manager He from Zhongshen noted that agency services must accurately align with the unique requirements of lubricating grease including hazardous material labeling and component testing，so as to hel..."
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datePublished: "2026-09-29"
dateModified: "2026-09-29"
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# Lubricating Grease Import Agent: Core Procedures and Compliance Key Points

## 1.Common Background and Pain Points of Lubricating Grease Import

In 2026,high-end manufacturing sectors such as new energy vehicles,aerospace and precision machine tools continue to raise performance requirements for lubricating grease.High-end lubricating grease from Germany,Japan,the United States and other countries boasts outstanding high temperature resistance and wear resistance,and its import volume has increased by 32% compared with 2023.However,many enterprises encounter practical problems in import:

![Lubricating Grease Import Agent: Core Procedures and Compliance Key Points](https://cndpic.sh-zhongshen.com/uploads/tradepics/3iQnvCQaYBn8x.webp)

- Some lubricating grease falls into Category 3 (Flammable Liquid) or Category 8 (Corrosive Substance) of the Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals (2025 Edition),and labels must bear both Chinese and English hazardous material markings.Many foreign suppliers only provide English labels,leading to customs rejection at the port;
- China Customs requires that lubricating grease component test reports comply with GB23864-2009 Rules for Compilation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals.However,test reports from some Southeast Asian suppliers do not cover heavy metal content indicators,requiring re-testing and causing a delay of 10-15 days;
- For port commodity inspection sampling,lubricating grease samples must be sent to designated laboratories.If enterprises do not prepare backup samples in advance,insufficient samples easily lead to re-sampling,and port detention fees exceed 2000 yuan per day.

## 2.Core Role of Zhongshen in Lubricating Grease Import

Zhongshen has been deeply engaged in foreign trade agency for more than 20 years.In view of the particularity of lubricating grease import,we have established a full-process service system of "preliminary pre-review - port connection - commodity inspection coordination".In October last year,a precision equipment manufacturing enterprise (handled by General Manager Si) planned to import a Japanese brand of high-temperature lubricating grease.Due to the supplier’s failure to provide a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) that meets Chinese standards,the originally planned 15-day customs clearance was delayed to 22 days,with port detention fees exceeding 30,000 yuan.In March this year,after the enterprise entrusted Zhongshen as its agent,customs clearance was completed in only 8 days,and costs were reduced by 40%.

## 3.Procedure Stages and Compliance Handling for Lubricating Grease Import

### 1.Document Preliminary Review Stage: Focus on Unique Compliance Requirements for Lubricating Grease

Core documents for lubricating grease import include bill of lading,packing list,commercial invoice,SDS and component test report.Among them,SDS and test reports must comply with Chinese GB standards.Manager Gu from Zhongshen will complete the preliminary review 7 days before cargo shipment,focusing on verifying the following contents:

| Unique Compliance Requirements for Lubricating Grease | Assistance Measures by Zhongshen |
| --- | --- |
| SDS must include all 16 indicators required by Chinese GB 23864-2009,such as heavy metal content (lead,cadmium,mercury) and biodegradability | Contact foreign suppliers in advance to supplement test data of missing indicators.If the supplier cannot provide it,coordinate with domestic third-party laboratories to complete supplementary testing (3-day cycle) |
| Hazardous material labels must include both Chinese and English hazard markings such as Flammable and Corrosive,and comply with the requirements of UN hazard identification numbers such as UN 3480 and UN 3082 | Provide label templates to suppliers,review label content,and assist in producing labels that meet Chinese port requirements for free if the original labels are non-compliant |
| Some high-end lubricating grease for precision equipment requires a manufacturing process description from the country of origin | Align with enterprise requirements,guide suppliers to prepare process descriptions that meet customs requirements,and avoid rejection due to incomplete documentation |

### 2.Port Customs Declaration Stage: Special Procedures for Hazardous Materials

![Lubricating Grease Import Agent: Core Procedures and Compliance Key Points](https://cndpic.sh-zhongshen.com/uploads/tradepics/3is667sa9bCmJ.webp)

If lubricating grease is classified as hazardous material,an additional Hazardous Material Declaration must be submitted during customs declaration,and the cargo must be stored in a yard with hazardous material operation qualification.Manager Ji from Zhongshen will coordinate with hazardous material yards at Shanghai Yangshan Port in advance,confirm the storage space before arranging cargo arrival,and avoid cargo detention at the anchorage due to unqualified yards.Meanwhile,for the "Smart Customs Declaration" system launched by China Customs in 2026,Zhongshen has completed system integration,and declaration data can be directly synchronized to customs,cutting the declaration time from the original 2 days to 4 hours.

### 3.Commodity Inspection Sampling and Testing Stage: Solve Cycle Pain Points

The commodity inspection sampling rate for lubricating grease at Shanghai Port is 15%,and samples must be sent to Shanghai Research Institute of Chemical Industry for testing.Zhongshen communicates with the laboratory in advance to confirm the required sample weight (over 100g per batch),and requires suppliers to prepare an extra 200g of sample as backup during packing.Last year,when an enterprise imported German lubricating grease,it needed re-sampling due to insufficient samples.Zhongshen coordinated with the laboratory to test the backup sample with priority,and the test was completed in only 5 days,7 days shorter than the conventional cycle.

## 4.Practical Case: Specific Practices for Risk Avoidance

In February 2026,a new energy vehicle parts enterprise (handled by General Manager Wen) planned to import a US brand of lubricating grease for motor bearing lubrication.During document preliminary review,Zhongshen found that the SDS provided by the supplier did not mark perfluoropolyether content,which is a new requirement of China Customs for lubricating grease used in new energy vehicles.If declared directly,the customs would require supplementary testing,causing a 12-day delay.Zhongshen immediately contacted the US supplier,coordinated to obtain the perfluoropolyether content test report from a third-party laboratory,and synchronized it to Shanghai Research Institute of Chemical Industry for filing.Finally,customs clearance was completed in only 6 days,avoiding order delay caused by non-compliance with new energy vehicle industry standards.

## 5.Conclusion: Value of Professional Agency Services

In 2026,compliance requirements for lubricating grease import continue to tighten.Enterprises that import on their own are prone to port detention or customs rejection due to non-compliant documents and unfamiliarity with hazardous material procedures.Through services such as preliminary pre-review,hazardous material yard coordination and commodity inspection coordination,Zhongshen can shorten the average customs clearance time of lubricating grease import from 12 days to 6-8 days,reduce port detention fees by more than 60%,while ensuring compliance with Chinese GB standards and hazardous material management regulations,helping enterprises focus on their core business.

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