Chloropicrin Technical Grade 99%

High-purity technical grade chloropicrin (99% CCl3NO2) used in agricultural soil fumigation, classified under HTS 2904.91.00.00 as a separate chemically defined nitrated, halogenated hydrocarbon derivative. Meets Chapter 29 requirements for pure organic compounds with impurities.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 38.7%

If when containing stabilizers or anti-dusting agents exceeding Chapter 29 allowances

Additives for safety/transport may classify it as a chemical preparation under Chapter 38 per Chapter 29 note (f)(g).

3808.91Lower: 15% vs 38.7%

If imported specifically as insecticide/nematicide active ingredient

Insecticides containing chloropicrin as principal active are classified by end-use in heading 3808.

2901.10Lower: 10% vs 38.7%

If considered primarily a saturated acyclic hydrocarbon derivative

Base hydrocarbon structure determines initial classification before functional group consideration.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include certificate of analysis confirming ≥99% purity to avoid reclassification as a mixture

Ship in UN-approved drums with proper stabilization to prevent decomposition during transport

Pre-notify customs with fumigation end-use statement to expedite agricultural import processing