Capacitor Drain Oil Containing PCBs from China
Liquid residues recovered from dismantling large electrical capacitors historically filled with PCB dielectric fluid. This petroleum-based waste oil contains more than 70% petroleum oils as the basic constituent and is contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), qualifying it under tariff item 2710.91.00 as waste oil containing PCBs.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the waste oil is properly characterized as containing PCBs and meets the definition of waste oils under Chapter 27 Note 3
• Comply with Canadian Environmental Protection Act regulations for PCB waste imports
• Declare the goods under tariff item 2710.91.00 and be aware of potential provincial waste import permits