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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

3814.00.50Higher: 41% vs 40%

If organic composite solvent for cleaning

Specific organic cleaning solvents have dedicated heading 3814.

3824Same rate: 40%

If containing chlorofluorocarbons

Mixtures with other listed ozone-depleting substances use 3824.71.

2909.49Lower: 15.5% vs 40%

If ether derivative dominant

Oxirane derivatives may classify under Chapter 29 ethers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• TSCA premanufacture notice may apply for new oxirane mixtures

• Validate with GC-MS testing for ethylene oxide presence

Related Products under HTS 3824.81.00.00

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.

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.

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.