Chlordane Termite Foam
Chlordane Termite Foam is an expanding foam insecticide for termite barrier treatments, sold in aerosol cans with applicator nozzles for retail sale. It contains chlordane, a substance listed in Subheading Note 1 to Chapter 38, and is packaged for retail use, placing it under tariff item 3808.59.10.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the gross weight per package exceeds 1.36 kg
The sibling tariff item covers larger packages.
If the insecticide does not contain any substance listed in Subheading Note 1
Insecticides without listed substances are classified elsewhere.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the aerosol can's gross weight is 1.36 kg or less to qualify for this tariff item
• Ensure the product is registered for use in Canada, as chlordane is a banned substance under the Pest Control Products Act
• Provide documentation of the product's composition to facilitate CBSA clearance
Related Products under Tariff item 3808.59.10
Aldrin Dust for Soil Insects
> Aldrin Dust for Soil Insects is a dust formulation containing aldrin (ISO), a persistent organochlorine insecticide listed in Subheading Note 1 to Chapter 38. It is packaged in retail puffer packs for application to turf and soil to control cutworms and grubs. The product falls under tariff item 3808.59.10 because it is put up in packages of a gross weight not exceeding 1.36 kg each.
Carbofuran Granular Rodenticide
Carbofuran Granular Rodenticide is a granular bait for vole and gopher control, packaged in retail shaker bottles. It contains carbofuran, a substance listed in Subheading Note 1 to Chapter 38, and is put up for retail sale, qualifying it for tariff item 3808.59.10.
Chlordane Spray for Termite Control
> Chlordane Spray for Termite Control is an aerosol insecticide containing chlordane (ISO), a chlorinated hydrocarbon listed in Subheading Note 1 to Chapter 38. It is packaged in retail cans for household termite and ant control. The product is classified under tariff item 3808.59.10 because it is put up in packages of a gross weight not exceeding 1.36 kg each.
Clorox Bleach Disinfectant with Carbofuran
> Clorox Bleach Disinfectant with Carbofuran is a liquid household bleach disinfectant containing carbofuran for sanitizing bathrooms and kitchens, packaged in 121 oz retail bottles. However, the gross weight of each package exceeds 1.36 kg, so it does not fall under tariff item 3808.59.10. It would be classified under the sibling tariff item 3808.59.20.
DDT Mosquito Larvicide Tablets
DDT Mosquito Larvicide Tablets are effervescent tablets for treating standing water to kill mosquito larvae, sold in retail blister packs. They contain DDT, a substance listed in Subheading Note 1 to Chapter 38, and are packaged for retail sale, qualifying them for tariff item 3808.59.10.
Dettol Surface Cleanser with Chlordane
> Dettol Surface Cleanser with Chlordane is an antibacterial surface spray with chlordane for killing germs on countertops and tiles, in 750ml trigger spray retail bottles. The gross weight of each bottle is likely under 1.36 kg, so it falls under tariff item 3808.59.10 as a retail disinfectant containing a listed substance.