Hexachlorobenzene Soil Remediation Absorbent Mixture
>- This specialty absorbent preparation is designed for remediating HCB-contaminated soil and contains hexachlorobenzene as a listed substance under Subheading Note 3 to Chapter 38. It falls under tariff item 3824.86.00 because it is a chemical mixture containing HCB, even though its primary function is environmental cleanup.
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 absorbent is a preparation not specifically covered by subheading note 3
Other chemical preparations could apply if HCB is not a defining component.
If the product has pesticidal properties
Pesticide preparations are classified in heading 38.08 when put up for that use.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• >- Confirm the absorbent's HCB content and provide technical data sheets to the CBSA to justify classification under 3824.86.00
• Ensure the product meets Canadian environmental standards for remediation materials and obtain any necessary import permits
• Check if the absorbent is exempt from duty under tariff relief programs for environmental goods
Related Products under Tariff item 3824.86.00
HCB/PeCB Mixed Legacy Pesticide Waste Blend
>- This blended waste from dismantled pesticide storage contains both hexachlorobenzene (HCB) and pentachlorobenzene (PeCB), making it a mixture or preparation explicitly covered by Subheading Note 3 to Chapter 38. It is classifiable under tariff item 3824.86.00 because the note lists both substances and the product is intended for disposal or specialized treatment.
Hexachlorobenzene Contaminated Industrial Solvent Mixture
>- This industrial solvent mixture contains hexachlorobenzene as a contaminant above regulatory thresholds, qualifying it as a mixture specified in Subheading Note 3 to Chapter 38. Since the note explicitly lists hexachlorobenzene, the product is classifiable under tariff item 3824.86.00 even though HCB is not the primary component.
Pentachlorobenzene Fungicide Waste Preparation
>- This residue from obsolete fungicide production contains pentachlorobenzene as the active restricted substance, making it a mixture specified in Subheading Note 3 to Chapter 38. It is classifiable under tariff item 3824.86.00 because the note explicitly includes pentachlorobenzene, regardless of its origin as a production residue.
Pentachlorobenzene Transformer Fluid Decontamination Prep
>- This chemical preparation is used to decontaminate transformer fluids contaminated with pentachlorobenzene, and it contains PeCB as a listed substance under Subheading Note 3 to Chapter 38. It falls under tariff item 3824.86.00 because it is a mixture containing pentachlorobenzene, even though its purpose is decontamination rather than a chemical additive.