Hexachlorobenzene Contaminated Industrial Solvent Mixture from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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 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