Discarded Cutting Oil Waste from China
Discarded cutting oil waste is a soluble oil emulsion used in metal machining operations that has become contaminated and unfit for further use. Despite water dilution during use, the petroleum base exceeds 70% by weight, qualifying it as a waste oil under tariff item 2710.99.00. This product is classified as waste oil because it contains mainly petroleum oils and is no longer fit for its original purpose.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
Import Tips
• Ensure the petroleum oil content exceeds 70% by weight and document the waste nature of the product with lab analysis
• Verify whether the waste oil is subject to the Export and Import of Hazardous Waste Regulations, which may require permits from Environment and Climate Change Canada before importation
• Declare the product accurately as waste oil to avoid misclassification penalties