FCC Slurry Oil
FCC slurry oil is a heavy catalytically cracked slurry oil from fluid catalytic cracker bottoms, carrying catalyst fines. It is a residue of petroleum oil processing from bituminous materials, not a separate chemically defined compound. This material falls under tariff item 2713.90.00 as other residues of petroleum oils, used in asphalt and carbon black production.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the slurry oil meets the definition of a petroleum oil and is not a residue.
Petroleum oils are classified under heading 2710.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Quantify the catalyst fines content, as high levels may affect classification or require special handling
• Provide distillation data to show the product is a residue
• Ensure the product is not classified as a petroleum oil under heading 2710
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