Chlordecone Contaminated Process Material from Germany
Chemical preparation contaminated with chlordecone (ISO, kepone), a banned cyclodiene insecticide, from legacy production sites. Falls under HTS 3824.84.00.00 per subheading note 3 listing chlordecone among controlled persistent organic pollutants.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain special CBP authorization for POPs; use N.O.S. proper shipping name UN3082; limit quantities to research exemptions only