Hexachlorobenzene Contaminated Industrial Solvent Mixture

A chemical preparation used in industrial cleaning processes that contains hexachlorobenzene (HCB) as a contaminant above regulatory thresholds. It falls under HTS 3824.86.00.00 because it is a mixture specified in subheading note 3 to chapter 38, explicitly containing hexachlorobenzene. These mixtures are typically waste or restricted substances requiring special handling.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3825.61.00Lower: 35% vs 41.5%

If classified as sewage sludge waste from chemical processes

Mixtures resembling urban treatment sludge fall under heading 3825 per chapter note, not restricted chemical preparations.

2710.19Lower: 17% vs 41.5%

If predominantly petroleum oils rather than chemical mixtures

Chapter note excludes wastes mainly containing petroleum oils, directing to heading 2710.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

If lacking the specific listed persistent organic pollutants

Other chemical mixtures n.e.s.i. without pentachlorobenzene or HCB go to residual subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Obtain EPA TSCA certification confirming compliance with toxic substance import restrictions for hexachlorobenzene

• Provide detailed chemical analysis reports documenting HCB concentration to avoid misclassification

• Ensure proper hazardous waste manifests and avoid common pitfalls like incomplete REACH-like documentation