Chlorinated Camphene (Toxaphene) from Germany
Toxaphene comprises chlorinated camphene mixture (67-69% chlorine), derived from bicyclic cycloterpenic hydrocarbon. HTS 2903.89.31.00 covers its chlorinated but not polyhalogenated nature. Banned insecticide with ongoing remediation uses.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Special handling required for banned POPs; obtain waste import permits
• Specify chlorine content (67-69%) and camphene base structure in documentation
• Use double containment packaging per DOT hazardous material regulations