Petroleum Refinery Slop Oil from Japan
Slop oil is a residual petroleum product recovered from refinery wastewater treatment processes, containing hydrocarbons from petroleum oils. It falls under HTS 2713.90.00.00 as a residue of petroleum oils not suitable for direct fuel use without further processing. This heavy, contaminated oil is typically reprocessed for recovery of valuable components.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify residue composition via lab analysis to confirm it meets 'residues of petroleum oils' definition and obtain Certificates of Analysis
• Ensure proper hazardous material declarations (e.g
• IMDG for shipping) as these residues often contain hazardous hydrocarbons
• Avoid misclassification as waste; provide evidence of commercial value and reprocessing intent to prevent EPA scrutiny