Waste Fuel Oil from Ships from China
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.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include IMO waste classification and ship generator certificates for port state control
• Sediment content testing prevents reclassification as crude residues
• Ship via MARPOL-approved facilities to avoid illegal discharge penalties