Waste Hydraulic Oil
Waste hydraulic oil is contaminated hydraulic fluid waste from industrial machinery, generated from systems in construction equipment. With a petroleum oil base exceeding 70% by weight, it qualifies as 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.
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 |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the hydraulic oil is reclaimed and reused
Reusable hydraulic oil preparations with over 70% petroleum content fall under other subheadings of heading 2710.
If the petroleum oil content is less than 70%
Lubricating preparations with less than 70% petroleum oil are classified in chapter 34.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the petroleum oil content and contamination levels to support classification as waste oil
• Check if the waste oil is regulated as hazardous waste under Canadian law and obtain any necessary permits
• Use a licensed waste transporter and ensure proper documentation for customs
Related Products under Tariff item 2710.99.00
Aviation Kerosene Filter Waste
Aviation kerosene filter waste is contaminated kerosene collected from filtration systems in aviation fuel handling facilities. It is classified under tariff item 2710.99.00 as kerosene waste oil unfit for direct fuel use. The contamination from filtration makes it waste oil.
Contaminated Ethanol Fuel Blend Waste
Contaminated ethanol fuel blend waste (E10 or E85) results from phase separation in storage, where water causes emulsion failure. It is classified under tariff item 2710.99.00 as waste motor fuel because it is no longer usable as fuel. The water-induced emulsion failure makes it a waste oil under Chapter 27.
Contaminated Heavy Fuel Oil from Tank Cleaning (API <25°)
Contaminated heavy fuel oil recovered from tank cleaning operations, with an API gravity below 25 degrees, is classified as waste oil under tariff item 2710.99.00. This product consists mainly of petroleum oils obtained from bituminous minerals and is no longer fit for use as a primary product, meeting the definition of waste oils in Chapter 27.
Contaminated Motor Fuel Blending Stock Waste
Contaminated motor fuel blending stock waste comes from refinery off-spec production where impurities exceed blending viability. It is classified under tariff item 2710.99.00 as waste motor fuel blending stock. The product is no longer suitable for blending due to contamination levels.
Discarded Cutting Oil Waste
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.
Discarded No. 6 Fuel Oil Blend (API <25°)
Discarded No. 6 fuel oil blend with an API gravity below 25 degrees is classified as waste oil under tariff item 2710.99.00. This product is a residual fuel oil obtained from bituminous minerals that is no longer suitable for its original purpose, qualifying as waste oil per Chapter 27.