Discarded Cutting Oil Waste from China
Waste soluble cutting oil from metal machining operations, under HTS 2710.99.31.00 when petroleum base exceeds 70% despite water dilution in use. Emulsified lubricating waste.
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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Measure dry basis petroleum content after water evaporation for accurate classification
• Document metalworking origin to distinguish from general industrial oils
• Use wastewater treatment manifests if partially processed before export