Contaminated Fuel Oil Sludge from Japan
Tank bottom waste from heating fuel oil storage with asphaltenes and sediments. HTS 2710.99.90.00 for other waste oils from fuel handling.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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