Waste Oils Containing PCBs (PCTs, or PBBs): $9K/mo Imports to the U.S. (HS 271091), 2024

HS 271091

Waste Oils Containing PCBs, PCTs, or PBBs

U.S. imports of waste oils containing pcbs, pcts, or pbbs (HS 271091) totaled $9K in December 2024, traded with 2 countries.

Last updated: December 2024 data

Classified by the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs), or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), these waste oils are among the most tightly regulated petroleum-derived imports in the US schedule. The two tariff lines distinguish between waste oils with PCB concentrations at or above 50 mg/kg (2710910010) and those containing PCTs or PBBs where PCB levels fall below that threshold (2710910050). EPA regulates PCB-containing materials under TSCA, and importers must comply with applicable TSCA import certification and disposal requirements before entry is permitted.

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Imports

$9K

from 2 countries · YTD: $18K

Exports

$16K

Surplus of $7K (net exporter)

Trade balance: surplus of $7K (net exporter)

YTD: $18K imported (December 2024)

1 shipments/month

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1CHINA$9K
100.0%
2NETHERLANDS$0
0.0%

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CRUDE OIL FROM PETROLEUM AND BITUMINOUS MINERALS

HS 270900

$10.2B

PETROL OIL BITUM MINERAL (NT CRUD) ETC NT BIODIESL

HS 271019

$2.1B

NATURAL GAS, GASEOUS

HS 271121

$1.6B

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What US regulatory framework governs the import of waste oils containing PCBs?

The EPA administers PCB regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Importers of PCB-containing waste oils must comply with TSCA import certification requirements and applicable PCB disposal rules; shipments may be subject to EPA review and restrictions depending on concentration levels.

How does the 50 mg/kg PCB threshold affect tariff classification within HTS 271091?

Waste oils with PCB concentrations at or above 50 mg/kg are classified under 2710910010, while waste oils containing PCTs or PBBs—but with PCB levels below 50 mg/kg—fall under 2710910050. Accurate laboratory analysis of contaminant concentrations is therefore essential for correct classification and regulatory compliance.

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