Retail DDT Insecticide Spray Can
Retail DDT Insecticide Spray Can is an aerosol spray can containing DDT (clofenotane) as the active insecticide ingredient, designed for household pest control against flies and mosquitoes. It is packaged in a 200g net weight for retail sale, falling under tariff item 3808.52.00 because it contains DDT and is in packings not exceeding 300g net weight, as per Subheading Note 1.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the spray is intended for industrial or agricultural use.
Non-retail insecticide preparations may be classified under other subheadings of heading 38.08.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the aerosol can's net DDT weight is ≤300g and the product is labeled for retail sale
• DDT is banned for most uses in Canada, so obtain a special permit from Health Canada
• Ensure the aerosol complies with Canadian transportation and safety regulations for pressurized containers
Related Products under Tariff item 3808.52.00
DDT Ant Bait Stations
DDT Ant Bait Stations are plastic bait stations pre-filled with DDT (clofenotane) gel for indoor ant control, with a total net weight of 180g. They are packaged for direct consumer purchase, meeting the retail sale requirement of tariff item 3808.52.00. The product falls under this item because it contains DDT, a substance listed in Subheading Note 1, and is in packings not exceeding 300g net weight.
DDT Cockroach Gel Bait Syringe
DDT Cockroach Gel Bait Syringe is a pre-filled 100g syringe applicator of DDT (clofenotane) gel bait for cockroach control in kitchens. It is sold in single-unit retail packaging, making it a retail preparation under tariff item 3808.52.00. The product contains DDT, a listed substance in Subheading Note 1, and the net weight is under 300g.
DDT Flea Powder for Pets
DDT Flea Powder for Pets is a 120g shaker can of DDT (clofenotane) powder for treating fleas on dogs and cats, marketed as a pet-safe retail insecticide. It falls under tariff item 3808.52.00 because it is a DDT-containing insecticide in retail packing not exceeding 300g net weight, as specified in Subheading Note 1.
DDT Mosquito Coil Pack
DDT Mosquito Coil Pack contains 10 mosquito repellent coils impregnated with DDT (clofenotane) for indoor or outdoor burning, with a total net DDT content of 250g per retail box. This product falls under tariff item 3808.52.00 as a DDT-based insecticide in retail packing not exceeding 300g net weight, per Subheading Note 1.
Garden DDT Dust Puffer
Garden DDT Dust Puffer is a handheld puffer bottle containing 220g of DDT (clofenotane) dust for treating garden pests like aphids, packaged for retail sale to home gardeners. It qualifies for tariff item 3808.52.00 because it is a DDT insecticide in retail packing not exceeding 300g net weight, as required by Subheading Note 1.
Household DDT Flypaper Strips
Household DDT Flypaper Strips are a pack of 12 adhesive flypaper strips coated with DDT (clofenotane) for trapping flying insects in homes, with a net weight of 150g per consumer pack. This product meets the requirements of tariff item 3808.52.00 as a retail DDT product not exceeding 300g net weight, per Subheading Note 1.