Spent Transformer Oil
Degraded electrical insulating oil from power transformers, containing PCB traces and oxidation products. HTS 2710.99.90.00 covers this as other waste petroleum oils unfit for original use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | +7.5% | 14.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing primarily polychlorinated biphenyls
High PCB content may trigger specific waste oil subheadings or hazardous prohibitions.
If imported with contaminated electrical equipment
Waste oils packaged with transformers classify as electrical machinery waste.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for PCBs below 50 ppm per TSCA rules; declare concentrations accurately on entry docs
• Use DOT-approved UN 3082 packaging for Environmentally Hazardous Substances, Liquid, N.O.S
• Pre-clear with state environmental agencies for disposal plans post-import
Related Products under HTS 2710.99.90.00
Used Motor Oil
Waste oil collected from drained vehicle engines after use, containing contaminants like metal particles and combustion byproducts. Classified under HTS 2710.99.90.00 as waste oils not elsewhere specified, derived from petroleum and exceeding 70% petroleum content.
Waste Hydraulic Fluid
Spent hydraulic oil from industrial machinery, contaminated with water, dirt, and additives breakdown products. Falls under HTS 2710.99.90.00 as other waste oils from bituminous minerals, basic petroleum content over 70%.
Waste Fuel Oil from Ships
Bilge and tank bottom sludge from marine bunker fuel, containing water and sediments. Classified in HTS 2710.99.90.00 as other waste oils from bituminous minerals.
Used Gearbox Oil
Spent oil from automotive and industrial gearboxes, with degraded additives and wear metals. Falls under 2710.99.90.00 as other waste petroleum oils.
Waste Compressor Oil
Oxidized oil from air compressors, containing glycols and particulates. Classified as waste oils under HTS 2710.99.90.00 due to unsuitability for reuse.
Spent Quenching Oil
Waste heat treatment oil from metal hardening processes, cracked and contaminated. HTS 2710.99.90.00 for other waste oils from industrial thermal operations.