Askarel PCB Electrical Insulating Liquid from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use secondary containment during transport; provide transformer decommissioning records; ensure PCB levels documented per 40 CFR 761.60