Waste Dielectric Oil
Contaminated electrical insulating oil from switchgear and capacitors. HTS 2710.99.90.00 as other waste petroleum-derived insulating oils.
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 associated with insulating fittings of ceramics
Oils packaged with electrical insulators may classify as parts.
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
• Interfacial tension testing indicates contamination level for waste status
• Neutralization number (acidity) >0.2 mg KOH/g confirms degradation
• Special handling for potential asbestos contamination from older equipment
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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.