Ethylene Oxide Contaminated Industrial Solvent Mixture from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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