Industrial Metaldehyde Pellets for Molluscicide Production from Canada
Pelletized metaldehyde at technical purity levels, specifically the cyclic polymer of four acetaldehyde units. HTS 2912.50.10.00 applies as it remains a separate chemically defined compound despite pelleting for handling. Used by formulators to create branded slug pellets.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Pellet specifications must show metaldehyde as sole active; binders limited to <1% to preserve chemical classification
• Include stability data showing no degradation to acetaldehyde monomer during pelleting process
• EPA registration documents may be required even for technical material destined for US formulation