Stabilized Hydrocyanic Acid for Fumigation (5% Solution) from China
Phosphine-stabilized 5% HCN aqueous solution packaged for agricultural fumigation of soil and structures. Falls under HTS 2811.12.00.00 as chemically defined hydrogen cyanide despite stabilization, as inorganic per Chapter 28 definitions. Supplied in 55-gallon drums for professional pest control.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Secure EPA pesticide import permit under FIFRA; verify stabilizer doesn't exceed 1% organic content
• Pitfall: incorrect declaration as pesticide leading to 3808 classification