Used Motor Oil Waste
Waste oil collected from drained vehicle engines after use, classified under HTS 2710.99.31.00 as wastes of lubricating oils containing 70% or more petroleum oils as basic constituents. It meets the criteria for waste oils unfit for further use without reprocessing.
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 reprocessed and suitable for lubrication without further treatment
Reclaimed or reprocessed lubricating oils that meet quality standards shift to non-waste subheadings in 2710.19.
If containing minor grease components
Waste mixtures of oils and greases fall under the broader 'lubricating oils and greases' subheading.
If primarily aromatic hydrocarbon waste from refining
Aromatic mixtures over 50% may classify under Chapter 27 oils from coal tar distillation.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain waste management certifications and hazardous waste manifests to comply with EPA regulations for importing used oils
• Verify oil composition via lab analysis to confirm it qualifies as waste lubricating oil under 70% petroleum threshold
• Avoid misclassification as non-waste oils; contaminated used oil cannot be re-entered as virgin lubricants
Related Products under HTS 2710.99.31.00
Waste Hydraulic Oil
Contaminated hydraulic fluid waste from industrial machinery, categorized as waste lubricating oil under HTS 2710.99.31.00 due to its petroleum oil base exceeding 70% by weight. Generated from systems in construction equipment and presses.
Spent Transformer Oil
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.
Waste Gearbox Oil
Used lubricating oil from vehicle and industrial gearboxes, classified in HTS 2710.99.31.00 as petroleum-based waste oils over 70% content. High viscosity from gear protection additives.
Used Compressor Oil Waste
Waste oil from air and gas compressors in manufacturing, under HTS 2710.99.31.00 for its synthetic or mineral petroleum lubricating base exceeding 70%. Contaminated with particulates and moisture.
Waste Turbine Lubricating Oil
Spent oil from industrial steam and gas turbines, imported via HTS 2710.99.31.00 as waste of petroleum lubricating oils over 70% by weight. Features oxidation-resistant additives.
Discarded Cutting Oil Waste
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.