Pentachlorobenzene Fungicide Waste Preparation from Mexico
> 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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
Import Tips
• > 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