Waste Fuel Oil from Ships from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
7%
Rate breakdown
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
• 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