Askarel PCB Electrical Insulating Liquid from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use secondary containment during transport; provide transformer decommissioning records; ensure PCB levels documented per 40 CFR 761.60