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.

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.

2710.19.11Higher: 25% vs 7.5%

If fuel oils not qualifying as waste

Virgin or minimally contaminated fuel oils classify under other fuel subheadings.

2709.00.10Higher: 25% vs 7.5%

If crude-like heavy fuel residues

Petroleum oils resembling crude characteristics fall under 2709.

2713.20.00Higher: 25% vs 7.5%

If bitumen-emulsion mixtures from fuel degradation

Petroleum bitumen preparations shift to 2713 when binding properties develop.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document sulfur content; high sulfur may face additional environmental restrictions

Provide heating system maintenance logs proving waste origin

Ensure viscosity measurements match declared fuel oil specifications

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Waste Gear Lubricant from Industrial Gearboxes

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