U.S. exports of Mixtures and Preparations Containing PCBs, PCTs, or PBBs (HS 382482) totaled $76K in August 2026, exported to 2 countries.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPolychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs), and polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) are persistent organic pollutants subject to strict international controls under the Stockholm Convention and domestic regulation by the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act. Imports of mixtures containing these substances are tightly restricted and require EPA authorization; in practice, most legitimate trade involves waste management, remediation equipment, or legacy electrical equipment containing residual PCBs rather than new commercial production. Italy and Germany are the leading sources in US import data under this heading, with China also appearing.
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EPA regulations under TSCA generally prohibit the manufacture, processing, and distribution of PCBs, with narrow exceptions for waste disposal, research, and certain legacy equipment. Any import of PCB-containing materials requires prior EPA authorization, and shipments are subject to rigorous documentation and manifest requirements. Importers should engage EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics and a licensed customs broker before attempting entry.
Line 3824820000 covers mixtures specifically identified as containing polychlorinated biphenyls, terphenyls, or polybrominated biphenyls, while 3824829000 is the NESOI residual for PCB, PCT, or PBB mixtures not elsewhere specified. The distinction may turn on the specific halogenated compound present or the mixture's composition; given the regulatory stakes, a binding ruling or formal classification opinion is advisable.
Subheading 11 of 17 in heading 3824
Subheading 382482 · $76K of $606.3M
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Low of 4 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $62K of Mixtures and Preparations Containing PCBs, PCTs, or PBBs and exported $1.4M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 4 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Germany together take 50% of it.
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rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3824829000 | Mixtures of PCB, Pct, Pbb, NESOI | — | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3824820000 | Cont Polychlorinate Biphenyls, Terphenyls, Etc | $76K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.