Petroleum Desalter Brine Sludge from United States
Petroleum desalter brine sludge is an emulsion-breaking sludge from crude oil desalters, containing petroleum oil residues emulsified with brine. It is a residue of petroleum oil processing from bituminous minerals, not a separate chemically defined compound. It is classified under tariff item 2713.90.00 as other residues of petroleum oils, recovered for oil reclamation.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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Import Tips
• Separate the brine and oil phases before import to reduce weight and clarify classification
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing the oil content
• Check if the sludge is considered a hazardous waste under Canadian regulations