PBB-Contaminated Compressor Oil Waste from China

Waste lubricating oil from air compressors exposed to polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) in flame-retardant manufacturing. HTS 2710.91.00 applies to petroleum-based waste oils containing PBBs as specified contaminants.

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

Provide PBB congener profile analysis (BDE-209 common marker) with commercial invoice

Ensure destination facility holds TSCA experimental use authorization if needed

Avoid 2710.19 misclassification by documenting PBB flame retardant exposure history