Chlordecone Contaminated Process Material from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain special CBP authorization for POPs; use N.O.S. proper shipping name UN3082; limit quantities to research exemptions only