Used Motor Oil from Automotive Shops from China

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.

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

Obtain EPA waste generator ID and hazardous waste manifests for all shipments to comply with US environmental import rules

Test oil for hazardous contaminants like heavy metals; levels above thresholds may require special handling or denial of entry

Provide lab analysis confirming <50% single hydrocarbon to avoid reclassification to other 2710 subheadings