Drained Diesel Fuel from Heavy Equipment from China
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.
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document equipment source and contamination levels; flash point >38°C avoids some hazmat rules
• Prevent reclassification as biodiesel blend (2710.19.15) without fatty acid ester proof
• Use bulk containers with secondary spill containment for transport compliance