Mixed PBB/PCT Electrical Insulating Oil Waste from China
Contaminated insulating oil from electrical substations containing both PBBs and PCTs, with incidental PCBs below 50 mg/kg. HTS 2710.91.00.50 applies to such multi-contaminant petroleum waste oils. Requires advanced thermal treatment for disposal.
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use TSCA experimental use exemption if destined for research rather than disposal
• Manifests must list all contaminants with detection limits and quantification data
• Ensure importer is registered RCRA hazardous waste facility with appropriate permits