Petroleum Desalter Brine Sludge from China
Emulsion-breaking sludge from crude oil desalters, containing petroleum oil residues emulsified with brine. Classified in HTS 2713.90.00.00 as residues of petroleum oils from bituminous minerals. Recovered for oil reclamation before disposal.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit BS&W (basic sediment & water) analysis showing oil content >20% for residue status
• Use demulsifier treatment certificates to prove recoverability
• Coordinate with CBP for 'dirty oil' entry procedures and bonding requirements