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U.S. imports of waste oils (not elsewhere specified) (HS 271099) totaled $755K in April 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSpent, contaminated, or off-specification petroleum-derived oils that cannot be classified under the primary petroleum headings fall here, covering wastes of distillate and residual fuel oils (split by API gravity), motor fuel wastes, kerosene and naphtha wastes, lubricating oil wastes, grease wastes, and miscellaneous hydrocarbon mixture wastes. Canada is the dominant supplier, with Japan and Germany also significant — reflecting the role of industrialized economies as generators of used lubricants and industrial oil streams destined for US re-refining or energy recovery. Classification within the nine 10-digit lines turns on the original product type and, for fuel oil wastes, on API gravity, so importers must characterize the waste stream carefully to avoid misclassification.
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Yes. Used oils imported into the US may be subject to EPA regulations under 40 CFR Part 279, which governs the management of used oil as a potential hazardous waste. Importers should determine whether the material qualifies as 'used oil' under EPA definitions and whether it will be re-refined, burned for energy recovery, or disposed of, as each pathway carries different compliance obligations. Consulting a licensed customs broker and environmental compliance counsel is advisable for these shipments.
The key distinction is physical state and composition: lubricating oils are liquid petroleum-based products used to reduce friction in machinery, while greases are semi-solid lubricants typically consisting of oil thickened with a soap or other agent. A product data sheet or laboratory analysis confirming the thickener content and consistency (NLGI grade) will support the correct line selection. When the waste stream is a mixture that does not clearly fit either category, the NESOI line for other oil wastes (2710999000) may apply.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $651K | $1.4M | +$712K |
| BRAZIL | -- | $523K | +$523K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $9K | $323K | +$314K |
| MEXICO | $6K | $99K | +$94K |
| JAPAN | $74K | -- | -$74K |
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