Waste Propylene Glycol Heat Transfer Fluid from Germany
Spent glycol mixture from industrial heat exchangers and HVAC systems, degraded thermal properties. HTS 3825.50.00.00 as anti-freeze fluid waste per chapter note 6(d). Less toxic than ethylene glycol but still regulated.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Distinguish food-grade vs industrial grade for disposal options
• Test glycol degradation products (acids, aldehydes)