Metaldehyde Active Ingredient Powder from Mexico
Pure metaldehyde powder (cyclic tetramer) as pesticide technical material before formulation. HTS 2912.50.5000 for other cyclic aldehyde polymers. Excluded from fuel classification per Chapter 29 note (i).
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• EPA import notification (PPQ 587) required 14 days prior; include technical grade specification
• Particle size distribution and melting point (48-52°C) data confirms cyclic tetramer identity
• Segregate from fuel products to avoid Chapter 36 misclassification