Waste Bunker Fuel Oil (API <25°) from Mexico
Waste bunker fuel oil is a heavy residual fuel oil discarded from marine vessels after use, classified under HTS 2710.99.0500 because it tests under 25 degrees API and qualifies as waste of residual fuel oils from bituminous minerals.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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
• Obtain waste oil characterization certificates confirming API gravity under 25° and hazardous waste status per EPA regulations
• Ensure proper documentation of origin as ship-generated waste to avoid reclassification as non-waste petroleum
• Comply with MARPOL Annex I for oily waste imports and verify recycling facility permits