Pentachlorobenzene Transformer Fluid Decontamination Prep
Chemical preparation for decontaminating electrical transformer fluids contaminated with pentachlorobenzene. Falls under HTS 3824.86.00.00 as specified in subheading note 3 for mixtures containing PeCB. Used in utility industry maintenance.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | +37.5% | 44% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing PCBs or PBBs rather than PeCB/HCB
Subheading note 3 assigns specific POPs to different 3824.8x codes.
If predominantly petroleum-based insulating oils
Petroleum oil wastes excluded from chapter 38 per note.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Comply with EPA transformer registration requirements for POP decontamination
• Provide GC-MS analysis certificates verifying PeCB presence
• Avoid reclassification by distinguishing from general dielectric fluids
Related Products under HTS 3824.86.00.00
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.
HCB/PeCB Mixed Legacy Pesticide Waste Blend
Blended waste from dismantled pesticide storage containing both hexachlorobenzene and pentachlorobenzene. Classified HTS 3824.86.00.00 per subheading note 3 listing both substances. Intended for incineration or specialized disposal.
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.
Hexachlorobenzene Soil Remediation Absorbent Mixture
Specialty absorbent preparation for treating HCB-contaminated soil in environmental cleanup operations. Meets HTS 3824.86.00.00 criteria as a chemical mixture containing hexachlorobenzene per subheading note 3. Designed for industrial hazardous waste site remediation.