# European Union tariff lines under HS 2710.91 > The European Union tariff splits HS 2710.91 (waste oils: Containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs)) into 2 national lines: 2710 91 10 00 (containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at a concentration level of 50 mg/kg or more) and 2710 91 90 00 (other, containing polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), whether or not also containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at a concentration level of less than 50 mg/kg). The general (MFN) duty is 3.5% on all 2 lines. Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/271091 Last updated: 11 October 2026 [Countries](https://border.bot/countries) / [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) / [Chapter 27](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/27) / [2710.91](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/271091) ## Key facts - HS subheading: [2710.91](https://border.bot/hs-codes/271091) - Duty (MFN): 3.5% - National lines: 2 - Import VAT/GST in the European Union: VAT 21% - De minimis in the European Union: Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged - Tariff: [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) - Chapter: 27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes ## European Union lines under 2710.91 The European Union tariff splits HS 2710.91 (waste oils: Containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs)) into 2 national lines: 2710 91 10 00 (containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at a concentration level of 50 mg/kg or more) and 2710 91 90 00 (other, containing polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), whether or not also containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at a concentration level of less than 50 mg/kg). The general (MFN) duty is 3.5% on all 2 lines. - [2710 91 10 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2710911000) Waste oils, Containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), Containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at a concentration level of 50 mg/kg or more. Duty (MFN): 3.5% - [2710 91 90 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2710919000) Waste oils, Containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), Other, containing polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), whether or not also containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at a concentration level of less than 50 mg/kg. Duty (MFN): 3.5% ## Import VAT and de minimis in the European Union The European Union charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 21%. From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in the European Union worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value. ## In other countries National tariff lines under 2710.91 are live on border.bot for the United States (2 lines, also used by 1 other country). - [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/271091): 2 lines, used by 1 other country - [The Harmonized System text for 2710.91](https://border.bot/hs-codes/271091) - Previous subheading: [2710.20](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/271020) Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (other than crude) and preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70 % or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations, containing biodiesel, other than waste oils - Next subheading: [2710.99](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/271099) Other ## Frequently asked questions ### How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have under HS 2710.91? The European Union tariff splits HS 2710.91 (waste oils: Containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs)) into 2 national lines: 2710 91 10 00 (containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at a concentration level of 50 mg/kg or more) and 2710 91 90 00 (other, containing polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), whether or not also containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at a concentration level of less than 50 mg/kg). ### What is the duty on HS 2710.91 in the European Union? The general (MFN) duty is 3.5% on all 2 lines. ## Sources and updates The tariff lines for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026. The duty rates for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026. The trade programmes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026. The import taxes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, imported from a file, and have been live since 9 October 2026. The de minimis thresholds for the European Union come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026. This page was last updated on 11 October 2026. Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling. Official source files: - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/271091.json