Waste Antifreeze Coolant from Japan
Used ethylene glycol antifreeze from fleet vehicle maintenance containing heavy metals and inhibitors. HTS 3825.90.0100 as wastes of anti-freezing fluids per chapter note 6(d). Chemical contamination excludes petroleum oil classification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for heavy metal content (>5000 ppm) to confirm waste status vs recyclable fluid
• Label as UN 3082 Environmentally Hazardous Substance for maritime transport
• Include recycling facility destination documentation for customs clearance