Malathion 57% EC Fruit Fly Spray
Malathion 57% EC Fruit Fly Spray is a 57% emulsifiable concentrate of malathion, packaged in 1-gallon retail containers for fruit fly eradication programs. It falls under tariff item 3808.69.00 as an insecticide containing malathion, a substance listed in Subheading Note 2, and is put up in retail packing for public health and agricultural 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 product is used primarily for agricultural crop protection rather than public health programs
Subheading 3808.91 covers agricultural insecticides, which may be more appropriate for crop use.
If the product contains additional substances listed in Subheading Note 1, such as parathion
Subheading 3808.59 takes precedence for goods containing those specific hazardous substances.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that malathion is registered for fruit fly control in Canada and that the product label complies with PMRA requirements
• Provide the certificate of analysis and material safety data sheet to CBSA to confirm the malathion concentration
• Be aware that malathion may have restrictions in certain provinces, so check with local authorities before importation
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