Chlorothalonil Technical Grade from China
Chlorothalonil is a broad-spectrum fungicide classified as a halogenated aromatic hydrocarbon derivative used in agricultural pesticides. It falls under HTS 2903.99.30.00 due to its chemical structure featuring chlorine atoms attached to an aromatic benzene ring, meeting the chapter's criteria for separate chemically defined organic compounds. Primarily applied to crops like vegetables and turf to control fungal diseases.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA registration and provide pesticide product labels compliant with FIFRA for U.S. entry
• Include detailed chemical composition certificates to verify classification under Chapter 29 as a pesticide
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring shipment is technical grade, not formulated end-use products