Transformer Waste Oil with PCBs from Canada
Waste oil drained from electrical transformers contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at concentrations of 50 mg/kg or more. This falls under HTS 2710.91.00.10 as it is a waste oil from petroleum sources exceeding the PCB threshold, requiring special hazardous waste handling. It is generated during decommissioning or maintenance of old electrical equipment.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA TSCA import certification prior to shipment; ensure manifests document PCB levels via lab testing
• Use licensed hazardous waste transporters and verify destination facility permits
• Avoid common pitfalls like incomplete concentration reporting leading to CBP holds