Deltamethrin Impregnated Bed Nets
Deltamethrin Impregnated Bed Nets are mosquito nets treated with deltamethrin, packaged for retail sale. They are classified under tariff item 3808.69.00 as articles of heading 38.08 containing deltamethrin, a substance specified in Subheading Note 2, and are put up in retail packings for public health use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the nets are not treated with an insecticide and are sold as ordinary textile bed nets
Untreated bed nets fall under textile articles of Chapter 63, not Chapter 38.
If the nets are treated with a different insecticide not listed in Subheading Note 2
Subheading 3808.91 covers other insecticides, which may apply if the active substance differs.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the bed nets are treated with deltamethrin at a concentration that meets Canadian regulations and that the product is registered with Health Canada's PMRA if intended for human use
• Declare the nets as insecticide-treated articles under 3808.69.00, and be prepared to provide documentation on the treatment process and active ingredient
• Check whether the nets require a label in both English and French as per Canadian consumer packaging laws
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