Aroclor 1260 PCB Transformer Oil Mixture from China
Aroclor 1260 is a commercial mixture of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) used historically in electrical transformers as a dielectric fluid and coolant. This preparation contains PCBs without additional halogenation beyond chlorination, falling under HTS 3824.82.10.00 as specified in subheading note 3 for mixtures containing PCBs.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA TSCA import certification prior to shipment; ensure manifests comply with hazardous waste regulations under RCRA; verify no additional bromination or fluorination present