Spent Transformer Oil from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
14.5%
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
• 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