Refinery Kerosene Tank Bottoms

Sediment and water emulsion waste from kerosene storage tank bottoms in oil refineries, primarily kerosene with minor contaminants. Fits HTS 2710.99.21.00 as kerosene waste oils from petroleum processing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

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

2710.99Same rate: 7.5%

If from gasoline storage tanks instead

Tank bottom wastes are classified by primary hydrocarbon type present.

3304.99.10.00Higher: 35% vs 7.5%

If refined for skin care and retail packed

US note excludes retail skin care petroleum jelly from 2712.10.00.

3823.70.20.00Higher: 22.6% vs 7.5%

If industrial fatty acid distillate content dominant

Shifts to industrial fatty alcohol/fatty acid residues when composition changes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document tank cleaning procedures and emulsion separation ratios for CBP review

• Test for BS&W (basic sediment and water) content to validate waste status

• Ensure manifests specify 158.98L barrel measurements per chapter US note