Waste Hydraulic Oil from China
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.
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
• Include detailed origin and contamination reports; hydraulic oils often require RCRA hazardous waste classification
• Ensure proper packaging to prevent leaks during transport, as per DOT hazardous materials regulations
• Test for heavy metals and PCBs common in hydraulic waste to avoid penalties for undeclared hazards