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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document seed treatment labeling claims with EPA establishment number
• Purity analysis required to distinguish from technical pentachlorobenzene