Chloropicrin Soil Fumigant Precursor from Germany
Industrial-grade chloropicrin used as precursor in soil fumigant blends, classified under HTS 2904.91.00.00 as trichloronitromethane per legal definition of nitrated/halogenated hydrocarbon derivatives. Supplied as stabilized liquid for chemical manufacturing.
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
• Provide end-use certificate specifying manufacturing vs. direct application to determine regulatory pathway
• Ensure DOT/UN packaging compliance (PG II liquid, corrosive) with dual hazard labeling (toxic/corrosive)
• Monitor REACH/ TSCA pre-manufacture notification requirements for US chemical import