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PBB-Contaminated Paint Additive Waste from Japan

Waste paint formulation containing polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) as a fire retardant, falling under HTS 3824.82.90.00 per subheading note 3. Legacy use in industrial coatings requires special disposal.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Test for multiple contaminants; use UN-approved packaging

• Avoid bulk shipments without stabilization proof