Kerosene Recovery Waste Oil from China
Waste oil generated during the distillation and recovery process of kerosene from petroleum refineries, containing residual kerosene components. Classified under HTS 2710.99.21.00 as wastes of kerosene, fitting the waste oils category with over 70% petroleum content.
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
• Obtain waste characterization certificates confirming kerosene/naphtha origin and composition to meet EPA and CBP requirements
• Ensure proper hazardous waste manifests and comply with RCRA regulations for transboundary shipments
• Verify flash point and contamination levels to avoid reclassification as hazardous materials