Waste Antifreeze Coolant from Fleet Vehicles from Japan
Spent ethylene glycol-based antifreeze from truck and car cooling systems, contaminated with rust inhibitors and metals, no longer suitable for use. HTS 3825.50.00.00 covers wastes of anti-freeze fluids as specified in chapter note 6(d). Often recycled for propylene glycol recovery.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for heavy metals and ethylene glycol content to determine hazard class
• Secure recycler certification and import permit from EPA if transboundary movement