Contaminated Motor Fuel Blending Stock Waste from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• 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