Spent Hydraulic Fluid from Industrial Machinery from China
Used hydraulic oil from heavy machinery pumps and cylinders, contaminated with water, particulates, and degraded additives, unfit for further use. Falls under HTS 3825.50.00.00 as wastes of hydraulic fluids per chapter note 6(d). Typically requires recycling or disposal as hazardous waste.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Conduct flash point and PCB testing to classify as hazardous or non-hazardous waste
• Use DOT-approved containers and labeling for hazardous liquid transport
• Avoid importing without pre-arranged TSDF (Treatment, Storage, Disposal Facility) acceptance