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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2710.19Higher: 17% vs 7.5%

If turbine/compressor oils not deemed waste

Clean compressor oils classify under specific 2710 turbine oil subheading.

3824.99.31Higher: 41.5% vs 7.5%

If significant synthetic hydrocarbon content

Chemical preparations from synthetic processes exclude pure petroleum waste.

8414.90Higher: 10% vs 7.5%

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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Industrial Hydraulic Fluid Waste Oil

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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

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Waste Gear Lubricant from Industrial Gearboxes

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