Pentachlorophenol Sodium Salt Pesticide from Mexico
Pentachlorophenol sodium salt is a wood preservative and herbicide derived from benzene, functioning as pesticide. HTS 2903.89.11.00 includes this halogenated aromatic compound per chapter notes on organic salts. Used for industrial wood treatment.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Chapter note C(1) requires classification with parent phenol; include salt analysis
• OSHA PEL documentation needed for worker exposure during import handling
• Phase-out status requires special waste manifest for some destinations