Waste Antifreeze Coolant from Fleet Vehicles from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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