Chlorobenzene for Pesticide Synthesis from Mexico
Technical-grade chlorobenzene destined for herbicide production like propanil. Falls under HTS 2903.91.10.00 as a chemically defined chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbon, not excluded by end-use per tariff rules.
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
• Include end-use statement if requested, but classification is based on chemical identity, not use
• Register under TSCA Section 13 for pesticide precursor imports
• Test for dichlorobenzene impurities (<0.5%) to stay in monochlorobenzene subheading