Spent Transformer Oil from China
Degraded insulating oil from electrical transformers, imported as waste lubricating oil under HTS 2710.99.31.00 for its petroleum base over 70%. Contains additives but unfit for reuse without reclamation.
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
• Provide PCB content analysis certificates, as transformer oils often contain regulated polychlorinated biphenyls
• Comply with TSCA import requirements for electrical insulating oils before entry
• Label as hazardous waste; improper documentation leads to landfill denial at ports