HCB/PeCB Mixed Legacy Pesticide Waste Blend
> This blended waste from dismantled pesticide storage contains both hexachlorobenzene (HCB) and pentachlorobenzene (PeCB), two substances explicitly listed in Subheading Note 3 to Chapter 38. As a mixture or preparation containing these restricted chemicals, it is classified under tariff item 3824.86.00. The product is intended for disposal through incineration or specialized treatment, not for any commercial use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the waste is classified as clinical waste or other waste from chemical industries
Waste products from chemical industries may fall under heading 38.25 if they are not specifically covered by subheading note 3.
If the mixture does not contain both pentachlorobenzene and hexachlorobenzene
Other chemical preparations not elsewhere specified fall under this residual heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Verify that the waste is accompanied by a valid import permit from Environment and Climate Change Canada, as HCB and PeCB are controlled under the Stockholm Convention
• Ensure the shipment meets all labelling and packaging requirements for hazardous waste under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
• Be prepared to provide a certificate of analysis confirming the concentrations of both substances to CBSA upon request
Related Products under Tariff item 3824.86.00
Hexachlorobenzene Contaminated Industrial Solvent Mixture
> This industrial solvent mixture contains hexachlorobenzene (HCB) as a contaminant above regulatory thresholds, making it a preparation containing a substance listed in Subheading Note 3 to Chapter 38. It is used in industrial cleaning processes and is classified under tariff item 3824.86.00 because it is a mixture of chemicals not elsewhere specified, containing HCB.
Hexachlorobenzene Soil Remediation Absorbent Mixture
> This specialty absorbent preparation is designed for treating soil contaminated with hexachlorobenzene (HCB) during environmental remediation. As a chemical mixture containing HCB, a substance listed in Subheading Note 3 to Chapter 38, it is classified under tariff item 3824.86.00. The product is formulated for use in cleanup operations and is not a separate chemically defined compound.
Pentachlorobenzene Fungicide Waste Preparation
> This residue from obsolete fungicide production contains pentachlorobenzene (PeCB) as the active restricted substance. It is a waste preparation that falls under tariff item 3824.86.00 because it is a mixture containing PeCB, a substance listed in Subheading Note 3 to Chapter 38. The product is intended for disposal or further treatment, not for use as a fungicide.
Pentachlorobenzene Transformer Fluid Decontamination Prep
> This chemical preparation is used to decontaminate electrical transformer fluids that are contaminated with pentachlorobenzene (PeCB). It falls under tariff item 3824.86.00 as a mixture containing PeCB, a substance listed in Subheading Note 3 to Chapter 38. The product is designed for utility maintenance and is not a separate chemically defined compound.