Askarel PCB Electrical Insulating Liquid from Germany
Askarel is the trade term for PCB-based dielectric fluids used in circuit breakers and switches. This chlorinated-only preparation falls under 3824.82.10.00 as specified for PCB-containing mixtures in subheading note 3.
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
• Use secondary containment during transport; provide transformer decommissioning records; ensure PCB levels documented per 40 CFR 761.60