Chlordecone 98% Pesticide Intermediate

98% pure chlordecone used as a chemical intermediate in legacy pesticide synthesis, classified as a halogenated ketone derivative in HTS 2914.71.00.00. Fits Chapter 29 for pure organic compounds, with stabilizer for transport per note (f).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China4%+35.0%39%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico4%+10.0%14%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada4%+10.0%14%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany4%+10.0%14%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan4%+10.0%14%

Alternative Classifications

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

2901.10Lower: 10% vs 39%

If acyclic saturated hydrocarbon base structure dominates

Base acyclic hydrocarbons without oxygen functions classify earlier in Chapter 29 numerical order.

3811.90.00.00Higher: 41.5% vs 39%

If when compounded with other pesticide additives

Antibiotic or composite pesticide preparations move to Chapter 38 per exclusions from pure Chapter 29 compounds.

2914Same rate: 39%

If for non-ISO named halogenated ketones like mirex analogs

Specific ISO-named chlordecone is distinct; other derivatives use parent halogenated ketone heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Declare as research intermediate with buyer affidavits; ensure anti-dusting agents comply with note (g)

β€’ Monitor for Stockholm Convention export bans from origin countries

β€’ File TSCA pre-manufacture notices if further processed