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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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