Waste Dielectric Oil from Germany
Contaminated electrical insulating oil from switchgear and capacitors. HTS 2710.99.90.00 as other waste petroleum-derived insulating oils.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• 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