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Pentachlorobenzene Fungicide Waste Preparation

Residue from obsolete fungicide production containing pentachlorobenzene (PeCB) as the active restricted substance. Classified under HTS 3824.86.00.00 per subheading note 3 for goods of heading 3824 explicitly containing PeCB or HCB. Primarily used in legacy agricultural or industrial decontamination.

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.

3808.91.50Lower: 40% vs 41.5%

If formulated as insecticide with listed substances from subheading 3808 notes

Pesticide-specific formulations fall under heading 3808 rather than general chemical mixtures.

3824.89.00.00Same rate: 41.5%

If containing other listed POPs like PCBs but not PeCB/HCB

Different restricted substances in note 3 direct to other 3824.8x subheadings.

3825.69.00Lower: 35% vs 41.5%

If primarily clinical or metal pickling waste per chapter note

Heading 3825 covers specific waste types like clinical waste, excluding general chemical preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify Stockholm Convention compliance and obtain prior import permits for POPs (persistent organic pollutants)

• Label containers with UN hazardous codes specific to organochlorine compounds