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.
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 reprocessed and meets specifications for lubricating oils
Reclaimed oils suitable for lubrication shift to prepared lubricating oils, not waste.
If primarily aromatic hydrocarbons from refining waste
Waste streams rich in aromatics like phenols classify under separate hydrocarbon headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify as hazardous waste; obtain EPA approvals and comply with RCRA regulations before import
• Provide detailed chemical analysis and origin documentation to verify waste oil status and avoid misclassification
• Use licensed hazardous waste transporters and ensure proper spill containment during shipping
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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%.
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.
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.