Contaminated Heavy Fuel Oil from Tank Cleaning (API <25°) from Mexico
Tank bottom waste from cleaning heavy fuel oil storage, testing under 25° API, falls under HTS 2710.99.0500 as waste of residual and distillate fuel oils from bituminous sources.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Document tank cleaning manifests with before/after API measurements
• Test for heavy metals; exceedances may trigger TSCA import restrictions
• Use heated containers to maintain pumpability during transit