U.S. imports of Waste Oils Containing PCBs, PCTs, or PBBs (HS 271091) totaled $9K in December 2024, imported from 2 countries.
Waste Oils Containing PCBs, PCTs, or PBBs imports of $9K in December 2024 ran 520% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1K.
Last updated: December 2024 dataWaste petroleum oils contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs), or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) are subject to strict EPA regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), with the two 10-digit lines — 2710910010 (PCB concentration ≥50 mg/kg) and 2710910050 (PCT/PBB-containing oils below that PCB threshold) — reflecting the regulatory concentration cutoff that triggers the most stringent disposal requirements. Importation of PCB-containing materials above threshold levels requires EPA authorization, and shipments may be subject to TSCA import certification at the port of entry. Given the hazardous nature of these materials, classification accuracy and pre-import EPA coordination are essential.
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Under TSCA Section 13, importers must file a TSCA certification with CBP at entry. For PCB-containing waste oils at or above 50 mg/kg (line 2710910010), EPA's PCB regulations under 40 CFR Part 761 may also require prior approval or notification depending on the intended disposition. Importers should consult EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics and a licensed customs broker experienced in TSCA-regulated materials before shipment.
EPA's TSCA PCB rules impose strict conditions on the storage, disposal, and processing of PCB-containing materials. While certain re-refining or high-temperature incineration activities may be authorized, they require EPA approval and compliance with 40 CFR Part 761 facility standards. The import itself must still clear CBP with a proper TSCA certification, and the receiving facility must hold the appropriate EPA authorization.
Imports
Imports
$9KYoY · free account
Low of 3 reported months · imports
Low · free accountFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through December 2024 · imports 3 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2710910010 | Waste Oils Cont Pcbs, Concen Lvl 50 Mg/Kg or More | $4K |
Subheading 5 of 5 in heading 2710
Subheading 271091 · $9K of $4.4B
Imports · December 2024
origin
China and Netherlands together supply 100% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 7.51% of imports for consumption.