Contaminated Fuel Oil Sludge

Tank bottom waste from heating fuel oil storage with asphaltenes and sediments. HTS 2710.99.90.00 for other waste oils from fuel handling.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%+7.5%14.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7%—7%
🇨🇦Canada7%—7%
🇩🇪Germany7%—7%
🇯🇵Japan7%—7%

Alternative Classifications

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

2714Lower: 10% vs 14.5%

If bitumen content exceeds 50% after centrifugation

High asphalt content shifts to bitumen and asphalt mixtures.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• BS&W (basic sediment & water) <5% typically for oil phase classification

• Heated storage required if pour point exceeds 50°F

• Asphaltene precipitation testing prevents bitumen reclassification