Permethrin Dust with Talc Carrier
Permethrin dust with talc carrier is a fine powder formulation where permethrin, a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide, is diluted with talc as an inert carrier for flea and tick control on pets and carpets. The dust is packaged in retail shaker containers or puffer bottles, each under 1.36 kg gross weight, and is presented as a ready-to-use insecticide, qualifying for tariff item 3808.91.10.
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 dust is sold in bulk pails or packages exceeding 1.36 kg
This sibling tariff item applies to insecticides in larger packages or bulk form.
If the product is specifically labelled for veterinary use on animals as a treatment rather than environmental pest control
Veterinary preparations may fall under other headings, but if classified as an insecticide for non-medicinal use, 3808.99 could apply.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Check that each retail package weighs no more than 1.36 kg gross; larger packages or bulk imports fall under 3808.91.20
• Ensure the permethrin product is registered under the Pest Control Products Act and that the talc carrier is listed as an inert ingredient on the label
• Have the product's formulation sheet ready for CBSA to confirm the active ingredient concentration and the retail presentation
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