Pentachlorobenzene Transformer Fluid Decontamination Prep from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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