PCB-Contaminated Transformer Assemblies from Mexico
End-of-life electrical transformers from industrial equipment leaking polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in dielectric fluid. Tariff item 8549.31.00 covers electrical or electronic components containing PCBs, and these transformers are waste assemblies with PCB contamination.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Drain and properly dispose of PCB-containing dielectric fluid before shipping to reduce hazards and facilitate customs clearance
• Provide documentation of PCB concentration levels to CBSA
• Check if the import requires a PCB waste permit under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act