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PCB-Contaminated Hydraulic Fluid Waste from Japan

Waste hydraulic fluid from industrial machinery tainted with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), captured by HTS 3824.82.90.00 for mixtures containing PCBs. Used in heavy equipment but now regulated as hazardous due to contamination.

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

• Comply with 40 CFR Part 262 export/import rules; use licensed transporters

• Avoid misdeclaration as non-hazardous to prevent penalties