Waste Gearbox Oil from China
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.
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%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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