PCT-Contaminated Transformer Waste Oil from Mexico
PCT-contaminated transformer waste oil is waste oil recovered from electrical transformers, contaminated with polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) and containing less than 50 mg/kg PCBs. It is classified under tariff item 2710.91.00 as a waste oil containing PCTs, per Chapter 27 Note 3, which includes used transformer oils no longer fit for primary use.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Document that the oil is waste from transformers and contains PCTs, as required for classification under 2710.91.00
• Verify PCB levels are below 50 mg/kg to ensure compliance
• Contact the CBSA for any special permits needed for importing transformer waste oils