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.

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.

2710.12.15Higher: 25% vs 7.5%

If light distillate base and re-refined

Motor spirit-like light oils from re-refining go to gasoline-range subheadings.

2710.99Same rate: 7.5%

If heavily contaminated with fuel or water

Diluted oils not primarily lubricating classify as other waste oils.

3403.19Higher: 15.8% vs 7.5%

If additive-heavy and classified by lubricant function

Lubricating preparations emphasizing additives over base oil may shift to Chapter 34.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document mileage or operating hours on source equipment for traceability in waste oil audits

• Separate from coolant-contaminated oils to maintain pure lubricating waste classification

• Use IMO-approved containers for ocean shipment to meet MARPOL waste oil protocols