Quintozene (PCNB) Technical from Japan
Quintozene, or pentachloronitrobenzene (PCNB), is a soil fungicide and seed treatment derived from benzene. HTS 2903.89.11.00 covers this halogenated aromatic pesticide due to its cyclanic halogenated structure. Technical grade used in agricultural disease control.
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
• Document seed treatment labeling claims with EPA establishment number
• Purity analysis required to distinguish from technical pentachlorobenzene