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U.S. exports of mixtures and preparations containing pcbs, pcts, or pbbs (HS 382482) totaled $244K in June 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Polychlorinated 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.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3824829000 | MIXTURES OF PCB, PCT, PBB, NESOI | $0 | -- | -- |
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 | $244K |
PRODUCTS AND RESIDUALS OF CHEMICAL INDUSTRY, NESOI
HS 382499
DIAGNOSTIC OR LABORATORY REAGENTS INCL KITS, NESOI
HS 382219
CHEM ELEM DOPED, USED IN ELECTRON, DISCS WAFERS ET
HS 381800
SUPPORTED CATALYSTS W PREC METAL/PREC MTL COMPND
HS 381512
ARTIFICAL GRAPHITE
HS 380110
ADDITIVE FOR LUB OIL CONT PETRO/BITUMINOUS MINOIL
HS 381121
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | -- | $115K | +$115K |
| Illinois | -- | $85K | +$85K |
| Georgia | -- | $14K | +$14K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | -- | $101K | +$101K |
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $98K | +$98K |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | -- | $17K | +$17K |