Exhausted Quench Oil

Waste heat treatment oil from metal quenching baths, imported as HTS 2710.99.31.00 waste lubricating oil with >70% petroleum base. Degraded by thermal cycling.

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.

2710.19Higher: 17% vs 7.5%

If restored for quenching

Reconditioned quench oils classify as other heat transfer preparations.

3824.99.39Higher: 35% vs 7.5%

If polymer-thickened formulation

Specialty quenching media with polymers classify as chemical preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide flash point and viscosity tests showing degradation beyond specs

• Certify absence of cyanide or heavy metals from heat treatment processes

• Use nitrogen-blanketed containers to prevent autoignition during transit