Contaminated Ethanol Fuel Blend Waste

Waste E10 or E85 motor fuel blends from phase separation in storage, qualifying as 2710.99.16.00 wastes of motor fuel due to water-induced emulsion failure.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2710.12Higher: 17% vs 7.5%

If still meets motor fuel blending specs

Usable gasoline motor fuel preparations exclude waste status.

2207.10.60Higher: 37.5% vs 7.5%

If ethyl alcohol content >50% by volume

Undenatured ethyl alcohol takes precedence over petroleum blends.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Lab test ethanol percentage; document blend recipe from supplier

Comply with state VOC regulations for volatile waste imports

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Used Gasoline from Vehicle Fuel Tanks

Waste oil collected from drained vehicle fuel tanks during scrapping or maintenance, classified as wastes of motor fuel under HTS 2710.99.16.00 due to its origin as contaminated gasoline no longer suitable for direct use. It contains residues, water, and particulates from engine operation.

Contaminated Motor Fuel Blending Stock Waste

Waste from ethanol or alkylate blending stocks contaminated during refinery off-spec production, falling under 2710.99.16.00 as wastes of motor fuel blending stock. No longer viable for blending due to impurities exceeding specs.

Drained Diesel Fuel from Heavy Equipment

Waste diesel motor fuel drained from construction equipment tanks, contaminated with microbial growth and particulates, classified under 2710.99.16.00 as motor fuel waste. Unsuitable for engines due to degradation.

Recovered Gasoline from Gas Station USTs

Contaminated gasoline recovered from underground storage tanks (USTs) at fueling stations during decommissioning, classified as 2710.99.16.00 waste of motor fuel due to groundwater infiltration.

Fleet Vehicle Fuel Drain Waste

Mixed gasoline waste from draining delivery truck and taxi fuel systems during fleet maintenance, under 2710.99.16.00 as motor fuel waste with additives and mileage contaminants.

Off-Spec Aviation Gasoline Waste

Waste aviation gasoline (Avgas) from filter changes and tank sediments at airports, meeting 2710.99.16.00 as motor fuel waste due to lead and water contamination exceeding aviation specs.