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SITCSection 3
U.S. imports of waste oils (SITC 33470) totaled $755K in April 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Waste Oils paid $8K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 6.4% on $122K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Waste Oils imports of $755K in April 2026 ran 36% above the year-to-date monthly average of $554K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataUsed, contaminated, or off-specification petroleum-derived oils — including spent lubricants, hydraulic fluids, and cutting oils — trade under this heading and face a distinct regulatory landscape from virgin petroleum products. EPA oversight under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) governs whether imported waste oils are classified as hazardous waste, which can trigger import permit requirements and manifest documentation. The re-refining and industrial fuel sectors are the primary end markets, and proper characterization as "waste" versus "off-spec" product is a recurring classification dispute.
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Imported waste oil is subject to EPA's used oil management standards under RCRA. Whether a specific shipment is classified as hazardous waste depends on whether it has been mixed with listed hazardous substances or exhibits hazardous characteristics. Importers should obtain a detailed composition analysis and consult with an environmental compliance specialist before entry.
Waste oil has been used and is contaminated or degraded through service, while off-specification oil may be a production reject that has never been used. The distinction matters for both SITC classification and EPA regulatory treatment — off-spec virgin product may belong under heading 33460 rather than 33470. A licensed customs broker and environmental counsel should review borderline cases.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $651K | $1.4M | +$712K |
| BRAZIL | -- | $529K | +$529K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $9K | $323K | +$314K |
| MEXICO | $6K | $99K | +$94K |
| JAPAN | $74K | -- | -$74K |
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