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 Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +7.5% | 7.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from gasoline storage tanks instead
Tank bottom wastes are classified by primary hydrocarbon type present.
If refined for skin care and retail packed
US note excludes retail skin care petroleum jelly from 2712.10.00.
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
Related Products under HTS 2710.99.21.00
Kerosene Recovery Waste Oil
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.
Naphtha Cracking Waste Residue
Residue waste from thermal or catalytic cracking processes of naphtha in petrochemical plants, primarily consisting of degraded naphtha fractions. Falls under HTS 2710.99.21.00 due to its origin as kerosene/naphtha waste with predominant petroleum oil content.
Aviation Kerosene Filter Waste
Contaminated kerosene waste collected from filtration systems in aviation fuel handling facilities, primarily jet fuel (kerosene-based). Classified in HTS 2710.99.21.00 as kerosene waste oil unfit for direct fuel use but containing >70% petroleum oils.
Petrochemical Naphtha Distillation Slop
Slop oil from naphtha distillation columns in petrochemical facilities, containing off-spec naphtha fractions and entrained hydrocarbons. HTS 2710.99.21.00 applies as waste of naphthas with basic petroleum oil constituents.
Naphtha Solvent Recovery Still Bottoms
Heavy residues from vacuum distillation of spent naphtha solvents used in industrial degreasing operations. Classified under HTS 2710.99.21.00 as naphtha wastes containing >70% petroleum oils.