Contaminated Compressor Oil Waste
Oxidized oil from air compressors containing hydrocarbon mixtures below 50% single compound threshold. HTS 2710.99.4500 designates these as other waste oils from bituminous mineral sources.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If turbine/compressor oils not deemed waste
Clean compressor oils classify under specific 2710 turbine oil subheading.
If significant synthetic hydrocarbon content
Chemical preparations from synthetic processes exclude pure petroleum waste.
If imported with compressor parts as equipment waste
Assembled with machinery parts, classifies as compressor components.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test acidity levels; high TAN values indicate waste status clearly
• Filter airborne contaminants documentation prevents reclassification
• Avoid mixing with synthetic oils to maintain petroleum base declaration
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Used Motor Oil from Automotive Shops
Waste oil collected from drained vehicle engines during oil changes, containing a mixture of hydrocarbons with no single compound exceeding 50% by weight. Classified under HTS 2710.99.4500 as waste oils that are mixtures of hydrocarbons not elsewhere specified, derived from petroleum-based motor oils used in bituminous mineral processing.
Industrial Hydraulic Fluid Waste Oil
Spent hydraulic oil from heavy machinery containing mixed hydrocarbons from petroleum base stocks, with no hydrocarbon exceeding 50% composition. Falls under HTS 2710.99.4500 as waste oils from bituminous minerals, not fitting other specific hydrocarbon mixture categories.
Waste Cutting Oil from Metalworking
Used cutting and grinding oil mixture from machining operations, comprising hydrocarbon blends below 50% any single compound, contaminated with metal fines. HTS 2710.99.4500 covers these as waste oils from petroleum/bituminous sources not specified elsewhere.
Waste Transformer Oil from Electrical Equipment
Degraded insulating oil from power transformers, consisting of mixed petroleum hydrocarbons under 50% single compound limit. Classified in 2710.99.4500 as electrical equipment waste oils meeting the hydrocarbon mixture criteria.
Spent Fuel Oil from Heating Systems
Contaminated No. 2 fuel oil residue from residential/commercial boilers, hydrocarbon blend with <50% single compound. HTS 2710.99.4500 applies to such waste fuel oils from bituminous minerals.
Waste Gear Lubricant from Industrial Gearboxes
Drained EP gear oil from manufacturing gearboxes, mixed hydrocarbons not exceeding 50% of any one compound. Fits 2710.99.4500 waste oil category for unspecific hydrocarbon mixtures.