Contaminated Hydraulic Fluid from Mining Equipment from China
Degraded hydraulic fluid from heavy mining excavators, mixed with ore dust and water, unfit for lubrication. HTS 3825.50.00.00 applies to hydraulic fluid wastes as per chapter note 6(d). High viscosity and particulate load.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Filter and centrifuge samples for import waste profile submission
• Comply with MARPOL Annex I if shipped by sea as oily waste
• Ensure no PCB contamination above 50 ppm to avoid TSCA restrictions