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Electrical Switchgear Drain Oil with PCBs

PCB-laden oil recovered from high-voltage electrical switchgear during replacement operations. Contains >70% petroleum oils as basic constituent, contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls per 2710.91.00 specification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8547.20.00Higher: 35% vs 7.5%

If oil imported within switchgear apparatus

Complete electrical apparatus classification supersedes separated oil.

3820.00.00Higher: 24% vs 7.5%

If antifreeze preparation blended with PCB oil

Mixtures with >50% glycols shift to anti-freezing preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• File EPA Form 7720-4 TSCA certification at least 10 days before vessel arrival

• Include equipment decommissioning records proving PCB oil source

• Test for total halogen content; false negatives from improper sampling common issue

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