Transformer Oil Contaminated with PCBs from Mexico
Used electrical insulating oil from transformers containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), classified under tariff item 3824.82.00 as a preparation containing PCBs not elsewhere specified. These oils were historically used in transformers and are now hazardous waste requiring controlled disposal.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Apply for a CEPA import permit for PCB waste before shipment
• Ensure the oil is transported in approved containers with proper labelling
• Confirm the destination facility is authorized to accept PCB waste in Canada