Biodegradable Hydraulic Fluid Waste from Germany
Spent vegetable oil-based hydraulic fluid from environmentally sensitive equipment, emulsified with water. HTS 3825.50.00.00 covers all hydraulic fluid wastes regardless of base per chapter note 6(d). Biodegradability doesn't change waste classification.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Test for rancidity and microbial growth affecting stability
• Segregate from mineral oil wastes for proper recycling streams
• Verify OECD 301B biodegradability claims with lab data