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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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