HCH Lawn and Garden Pest Control Spray
A ready-to-use spray containing lindane for controlling insects in home gardens, such as grubs and ants. It is classified under tariff item 3824.85.00 because it is a preparation containing HCH (lindane) as specified in Subheading Note 3 to Chapter 38. The product is put up for retail sale, but since it is not a medicament or a product of heading 38.08, it remains in this heading.
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 |
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 product is registered as an insecticide
Insecticides put up for retail sale are classified in heading 38.08, which takes precedence over 3824.85.00.
If the lindane content is below the threshold for Subheading Note 3
Other chemical preparations would apply if the product does not meet the specific HCH criteria.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the spray is not classified as a pesticide under heading 38.08, which would take precedence over 3824.85.00
• Be aware that lindane is a restricted substance in Canada; you may need a Pest Control Products Act registration or an import permit
• Declare the exact HCH concentration to the CBSA to ensure correct classification
Related Products under Tariff item 3824.85.00
HCH Agricultural Insecticide Emulsion
An emulsifiable concentrate insecticide containing lindane (HCH) as the active ingredient, formulated for foliar and soil application on crops to control rootworms and cutworms. This product falls under tariff item 3824.85.00 because it is a chemical preparation containing 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), including lindane, as specified in Subheading Note 3 to Chapter 38.
HCH-Containing Termiticide Concentrate
A concentrated termiticide preparation containing hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) for soil injection around structures to control termites. It is classified under tariff item 3824.85.00 because it is a chemical preparation containing HCH, including lindane, as specified in Subheading Note 3 to Chapter 38.
HCH-Contaminated Waste Treatment Agent
A specialty chemical preparation containing lindane (HCH) used to remediate industrial sites polluted with hexachlorocyclohexane. It is classified under tariff item 3824.85.00 because it is a mixture or preparation containing HCH, as specified in Subheading Note 3 to Chapter 38. This product is not a separate chemically defined compound, so it falls within the scope of Chapter 38.
Lindane Seed Treatment Preparation
A chemical mixture for treating seeds against soil pests, containing lindane as the active HCH component. This product is classified under tariff item 3824.85.00 because it is a preparation containing 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), including lindane, as specified in Subheading Note 3 to Chapter 38.
Lindane Soil Fumigant Mixture
A pesticide preparation containing lindane (1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane) used for soil treatment to control insects in agriculture. It falls under tariff item 3824.85.00 as a chemical mixture specified in Subheading Note 3 to Chapter 38, which covers preparations containing HCH including lindane.
Lindane Veterinary Ectoparasiticide Mix
A preparation containing lindane used as a pour-on or dip to treat livestock for lice and mites. It is classified under tariff item 3824.85.00 because it is a mixture containing HCH (lindane) as per Subheading Note 3 to Chapter 38. Although used in animal health, it is not a medicament of heading 30.03 or 30.04, so it remains in this heading.