Used Asphalt Plant Fuel Oil Waste (API <25°)
Heavy fuel oil waste from asphalt mixing plants with an API gravity below 25 degrees. This product is waste oil as it is no longer fit for its original use and contains mainly petroleum oils from bituminous minerals. It is classified under tariff item 2710.99.00 as 'Other' waste oils.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the oil is still usable as fuel
If the oil retains fuel properties and is not waste, it would be classified as petroleum oil.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the waste oil's origin from asphalt plant operations for accurate classification
• Ensure proper documentation of the oil's contamination and disposal status
• Check with provincial authorities for any waste import permits required
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