Industrial Hydraulic Oil Waste with PCBs from China
Contaminated hydraulic fluid waste from machinery in facilities where PCBs leached into petroleum-based lubricants, exceeding 50 mg/kg PCB limit. This waste oil is specifically covered by HTS 2710.91.00.10 as petroleum-derived with high PCB content. Typically arises in older manufacturing plants.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Secure advance CBP ruling on classification; include chain-of-custody documentation
• Use double-walled containers to prevent leaks
• Common issue: Failing to declare PCB source leads to reclassification