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.

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.

2710.99Same rate: 7.5%

If from other industrial waste oil sources like lubricants

Other waste oils cover non-motor fuel petroleum wastes.

2713.90.00.00Higher: 25% vs 7.5%

If further processed into petroleum coke residues

Residues from petroleum oil treatment shift to coke classifications.

3403.19Higher: 15.8% vs 7.5%

If contains significant lubricant additives

Lubricating preparations dominate if not primarily waste motor fuel.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit refinery waste stream records proving blending stock origin; DOT hazardous material declaration needed

Test for >70% petroleum content; pitfall is classifying clean blending stock as 2710.12.20

Coordinate with CBP for advance ruling on waste vs. preparation status