Electrical Switchgear Drain Oil with PCBs
PCB-laden oil recovered from high-voltage electrical switchgear during replacement operations. Contains >70% petroleum oils as basic constituent, contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls per 2710.91.00 specification.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +7.5% | 7.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If oil imported within switchgear apparatus
Complete electrical apparatus classification supersedes separated oil.
If antifreeze preparation blended with PCB oil
Mixtures with >50% glycols shift to anti-freezing preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• File EPA Form 7720-4 TSCA certification at least 10 days before vessel arrival
• Include equipment decommissioning records proving PCB oil source
• Test for total halogen content; false negatives from improper sampling common issue
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