Spent Hydraulic Fluid from Industrial Machinery from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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