2710.99.16.00 - Wastes of motor fuel or of motor fuel blending stock

This HTS category, 2710.99.16.00, specifically covers "Wastes of motor fuel or of motor fuel blending stock." This includes discarded or used materials that were originally intended as or were components of motor fuels. Examples may include spent gasoline, diesel fuel, or other fuel mixtures that have become contaminated or unfit for their original purpose. The key criterion is that these wastes originated from substances used to power internal combustion engines.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. Unlike wastes of distillate and residual fuel oils, which are broader in scope and can include byproducts from refining that are not specifically motor fuels, this classification is limited to those materials directly related to motor fuel applications. Similarly, it is distinct from wastes of kerosene or naphthas, which are typically used for lighting or as solvents, and from wastes of lubricating oils and greases, which serve a friction-reducing function rather than as a fuel source.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification under 2710.99.16.00 is final, relying on the determination that the waste material's origin and prior intended use clearly align with that of motor fuels or their blending components. Careful consideration should be given to the composition and history of the waste to ensure it meets the specific requirements of this designation, differentiating it from other waste oil categories.