Spent Hydraulic Fluid Waste
Used hydraulic fluids from industrial machinery, contaminated with water, particulates, and additives, no longer fit for use. Falls under HTS 3825.69 as 'other wastes from chemical or allied industries' including wastes of hydraulic fluids per chapter note 6(c).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If predominantly petroleum-based
Wastes mainly of petroleum oils excluded from 3825 per chapter note, classified under 2710.
If halogenated
Halogenated wastes move to specific subheading 3825.59 within Chapter 38 wastes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify flash point for DOT transport; provide lab analysis of composition; avoid mixing with petroleum-dominant wastes to prevent reclassification
Related Products under HTS 3825.69.00.00
Waste Metal Pickling Liquor
Spent acidic solutions from metal surface cleaning processes in steel and metal fabrication industries, containing metal salts and acids. Classified under HTS 3825.69 as 'other wastes from chemical or allied industries' per chapter note 6(d). Excludes wastes mainly containing petroleum oils.
Used Brake Fluid Waste
Contaminated glycol-ether based brake fluids drained from automotive and industrial braking systems. HTS 3825.69 covers this as 'other wastes from chemical or allied industries' specifically wastes of brake fluids (chapter note 6(c)).
Spent Antifreeze Coolant
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)).
Clinical Waste Sharps Container
Sealed containers of used syringes, needles, and lancets from medical procedures, treated as infectious waste. HTS 3825.69 includes clinical waste per chapter note 6(a) as contaminated medical waste requiring special disposal.
Soiled Surgical Dressings Waste
Used bandages and gauze contaminated with blood and bodily fluids from surgical procedures. Falls under 3825.69 clinical waste definition (chapter note 6(a)) as waste from medical/surgical procedures.
Used PPE Medical Gloves Waste
Contaminated latex or nitrile gloves from patient care and procedures, posing infection risk. HTS 3825.69 covers clinical waste including used gloves (chapter note 6(a)).