Mirex Technical Grade from Japan
Mirex is a chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticide and fire ant control agent, derived from benzene through cyclopentadiene dimerization and chlorination. HTS 2903.89.11.00 applies to this pesticide as halogenated cyclanic derivative from aromatics. Historical use product now restricted.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Complete POPs import ban in most countries; verify treaty exemptions
• Structure confirmation via mass spectrometry essential for classification
• Extremely persistent; soil residue documentation may be required