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.

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.

2710.12.45Higher: 25% vs 7.5%

If primarily light oil distillates ≥90% distilling at 210°C

Meets light oils definition in subheading notes, shifting from general waste mixtures.

3403.99.00Higher: 41.5% vs 7.5%

If sold as or containing significant emulsifiers/water for metalworking fluids

Lubricating or cooling preparations with functional additives classify under Chapter 34.

2619.00.30Higher: 35% vs 7.5%

If heavily contaminated with specific metal processing residues

Slag/dross from metalworking with oil may fall under Chapter 26 mineral wastes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Filter and document metal particulate content; high levels may trigger additional TSCA notifications

Use DOT-approved waste oil packaging with proper UN numbers for transportation

Prepare for CBP sampling at entry; composition variance can lead to duty adjustments

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Industrial Hydraulic Fluid Waste Oil

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Waste Transformer Oil from Electrical Equipment

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Spent Fuel Oil from Heating Systems

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Waste Gear Lubricant from Industrial Gearboxes

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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.