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Waste Organic Solvent Mixture

Spent solvent blends (acetone, MEK, toluene) from paint stripping and degreasing, unfit for reuse. 3825.69 includes waste organic solvents per chapter note 6(b) from chemical industries.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3825.41.00Same rate: 35%

If primarily single solvent waste

Waste organic solvents meeting subheading 3825.41 definition for specific solvent wastes.

2901.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If recoverable and purified

Solvents fit for further use classified as acyclic hydrocarbons, not wastes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Analyze for ignitability/reactivity; use DOT-approved salvage drums; prohibit air shipment if flash point <23°C

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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.

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).

Used Brake Fluid Waste

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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)).

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