Hexachlorobenzene Technical from Germany
Hexachlorobenzene (HCB) is a fully chlorinated benzene ring compound historically used as seed fungicide, now mostly reference standard. As a classic halogenated aromatic pesticide, it matches HTS 2903.99.30.00 exactly. Persistent organic pollutant status.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• PIC procedure under Rotterdam Convention mandatory
• Strict quantity limits for non-research imports
• High purity certification (>99%) essential