PBB-Laden Capacitor Drain Oil from China

Drainage oil from decommissioned capacitors contaminated with polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), potentially with trace PCBs below 50 mg/kg. Meets HTS 2710.91.00.50 criteria for waste oils containing PBBs from bituminous mineral sources. Primarily handled by specialized e-waste recycling firms.

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

Submit TSCA Form A for new importers of PCB/PCT/PBB wastes at least 30 days prior

Ensure oil samples are tested per EPA Method 8082 for halogenated compound verification

Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as non-hazardous; incurs severe penalties and disposal costs

PBB-Laden Capacitor Drain Oil from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2710.91.00.50