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
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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