Industrial Boiler Sludge Fuel Waste (API <25°) from China
Sludge-like waste from boiler fuel systems, with API under 25 degrees, qualifies as waste of residual fuel oils under HTS 2710.99.0500 when derived from bituminous mineral distillates.
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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Include BS&W (basic sediment and water) analysis to confirm fuel oil waste nature
• Register as RCRA hazardous waste importer if PCB levels exceed thresholds