Brake Fluid Waste from Germany
Contaminated hydraulic brake fluid waste from automotive service centers containing glycol ethers and corrosion inhibitors. Falls under HTS 3825.90.0100 as wastes of hydraulic fluids per chapter note 6(d). Excluded from heading 2710 due to chemical composition beyond petroleum oils.
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
• Classify DOT hazard class (UN 1169) and provide Material Safety Data Sheets
• Confirm not fit for recovery as primary solvent per subheading note requirements
• Avoid packaging pitfalls by using UN-approved drums for transoceanic shipment