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Spent Antifreeze Coolant from Germany

Used ethylene glycol-based antifreeze from vehicle cooling systems, contaminated with metals and organics. Classified in 3825.69 as wastes of anti-freezing fluids from chemical industries (chapter note 6(c)).

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

• Document ethylene glycol content >50%; segregate from petroleum wastes; secure permitted treatment facility acceptance