Ethylene Oxide Contaminated Industrial Solvent Mixture
A waste solvent blend from chemical manufacturing containing oxirane (ethylene oxide) as a residual contaminant above threshold levels. Classified under 3824.81.00.00 per subheading note 3 due to the presence of ethylene oxide, a hazardous substance requiring special handling. Used for solvent recovery processes in industrial applications.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5% | +35.0% | 40% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5% | +10.0% | 15% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 5% | +10.0% | 15% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5% | +10.0% | 15% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5% | +10.0% | 15% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily waste organic solvents not fit for use
Shifts to heading 3825 if ethylene oxide content is incidental and qualifies as waste solvent per chapter note.
If purified as standalone chemical substance
Pure oxirane (ethylene oxide) falls under Chapter 29 as halogenated/oxygenated hydrocarbons, not mixtures.
If waste contains mainly petroleum oils
Chapter note excludes petroleum oil wastes; would classify under heading 2710 instead of 3824.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain EPA hazardous waste manifest and TSCA import certification for ethylene oxide content
• Verify concentration levels meet subheading note 3 thresholds via lab analysis before shipment
• Avoid misclassification as general waste (3825.90); document ethylene oxide specifically
Related Products under HTS 3824.81.00.00
Oxirane-Laden Chemical Cleaning Preparation Waste
Residual preparation from industrial cleaning operations contaminated with oxirane (ethylene oxide) from sterilization processes. Falls under HTS 3824.81.00.00 as a mixture specified in subheading note 3 containing ethylene oxide. Intended for disposal or recycling in chemical industries.
Sterilization Chamber Ethylene Oxide Residue Mixture
Contaminated absorbent materials and rinse solutions from medical device sterilization chambers containing oxirane residues. Classified in 3824.81.00.00 because it meets subheading note 3 for goods containing ethylene oxide. Generated as waste from healthcare sterilization facilities.
Gas Sterilization Process Oxirane Contaminated Sludge
Sludge byproduct from ethylene oxide gas sterilization systems in pharmaceutical plants, containing dissolved oxirane. Meets HTS 3824.81.00.00 criteria under subheading note 3 for hazardous mixtures. Requires incineration or specialized treatment.
Industrial Adhesive Waste with Ethylene Oxide Additive
Spent adhesive formulations from manufacturing containing oxirane (ethylene oxide) as a polymerizing agent residue. Covered by 3824.81.00.00 per subheading note 3 due to ethylene oxide content in the mixture. Recycled in chemical recovery operations.
Ethylene Oxide Spiked Paint Stripper Preparation
Chemical paint stripping mixture contaminated during production with oxirane (ethylene oxide) from facility cross-contamination. Qualifies for HTS 3824.81.00.00 under subheading note 3 listing. Used in aerospace maintenance waste streams.
Medical Gas Cylinder Ethylene Oxide Residue Solution
Rinse solution from cleaning ethylene oxide medical gas cylinders, retaining hazardous oxirane concentrations. Classified 3824.81.00.00 as per subheading note 3 for ethylene oxide-containing mixtures. Generated during equipment maintenance.