HCH Mixed Isomers Flake Form from China
1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) technical flakes containing mixed isomers including lindane, used for lindane extraction. Falls squarely under HTS 2903.81.00.00 as the specific named halogenated cyclanic hydrocarbon. Chapter notes confirm applicability to chemically defined compounds regardless of isomer mixture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit isomer composition breakdown (lindane content typically 10-15%) with import docs
• Use DOT-approved flake packaging; avoid dust generation that could trigger anti-dusting agent reclassification
• Confirm not for direct pesticide use to maintain Chapter 29 classification