Quintozene (PCNB) Technical from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document seed treatment labeling claims with EPA establishment number
• Purity analysis required to distinguish from technical pentachlorobenzene