Chloropicrin Soil Fumigant Precursor from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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