Oxirane-Laden Chemical Cleaning Preparation Waste from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include safety data sheets (SDS) detailing ethylene oxide concentration for CBP review
• Use UN-approved packaging for hazardous mixtures during ocean freight