Clofen A60 PCB Contaminated Cutting Oil

Industrial cutting oil contaminated with Clofen A60 PCB during machining operations. The PCB content qualifies this preparation for 3824.82.10.00 as chlorinated PCB mixture per subheading note 3.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2710.19.45Lower: 25% vs 41.5%

If metalworking oil emulsions

Petroleum-based cutting oils classified under Chapter 27

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

If PCB below hazardous waste threshold

Low concentration mixtures classified as other chemical preparations

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Import Tips & Compliance

Separate from petroleum-based cutting oils; provide GC/MS analysis confirming PCB presence; use RCRA empty container exemptions where applicable

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