Transformer Waste Oil with PCBs
Waste oil drained from electrical transformers contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) exceeding regulatory thresholds. Classified under HTS 2710.91.00 as waste oils containing PCBs from industrial equipment decommissioning. Used oils meeting the >70% petroleum oil basic constituent criterion.
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 |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If PCB concentration below reportable levels (<50 ppm)
Waste oils without significant PCBs fall under general waste oils subheading.
If reprocessed as hazardous waste mixture not primarily petroleum-based
If blended with >30% non-petroleum solvents, shifts to chemical waste preparations.
If imported still containing electrical equipment components
Waste electrical apparatus with PCB oil classified by equipment type, not separated oil.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain EPA TSCA import certification confirming PCB content and manifest tracking from generator to importer
• Use licensed hazardous waste transporters; ensure DOT hazmat labeling for UN 3432 or equivalent
• Avoid misclassification as clean waste oil (2710.99); test for >50 ppm PCBs triggers this subheading
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