Oxirane-Laden Chemical Cleaning Preparation Waste from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include safety data sheets (SDS) detailing ethylene oxide concentration for CBP review
• Use UN-approved packaging for hazardous mixtures during ocean freight