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.
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 residue is classified as waste from chemical industries
Waste from chemical manufacturing may be classified under heading 38.25 if it is not specifically covered by subheading note 3.
If the product is still fit for use as a fungicide
Fungicides put up for retail sale or as preparations are classified in heading 38.08.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• > Obtain a waste import permit from Environment and Climate Change Canada before shipping, as PeCB is a persistent organic pollutant under international agreements
• Clearly label the shipment as hazardous waste and provide a manifest as required by the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
• Be ready to demonstrate that the product is not a usable fungicide, as that would be classified under heading 38.08
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), 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.
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 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.