Chlorodiphenyl (PCBs) from China
Chlorodiphenyl, commonly known as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), are halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons derived from benzene through chlorination. This product falls under HTS 2903.89.20.00 as a halogenated derivative of aromatic hydrocarbons, specifically chlorination of diphenyl structures. Primarily used historically as dielectric fluids and coolants.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify EPA restrictions on PCBs due to environmental regulations; obtain TSCA import certification
• Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming aromatic halogenated structure
• Avoid misclassification as pesticide formulations which fall under Chapter 38