Waste Hydraulic Fluid from China

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%.

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Conduct flash point and viscosity testing to confirm waste classification and safety for transport

File EPA Form 8700-12 for hazardous waste import notification at least 60 days prior

Avoid common pitfalls like incomplete manifests leading to CBP holds at entry

Waste Hydraulic Fluid from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2710.99.90.00