Diethyltoluamide (DEET)

DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide) is an acyclic tertiary amide widely used as insect repellent. HTS 2924.19.80.00 includes it as an 'other' acyclic carboxamide derivative.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+25.0%31.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%—6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%—6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%—6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%—6.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3808.91Lower: 15% vs 31.5%

If when in insecticidal formulations > specific concentration

Pesticide preparations exclude from chapter 29.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 31.5%

If as retail consumer product mixture

Retail preparations fall outside pure organic compounds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• EPA pesticide registration and PPD required for repellent imports

• Technical grade purity docs to confirm amide structure

• Formulated sprays shift to 3808; import pure compound only

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Bupivacaine Hydrochloride

Bupivacaine hydrochloride is an amide-type local anesthetic with an acyclic carboxamide group, supplied as its hydrochloride salt. Under HTS 2924.19.80.00, the salt classifies with the parent acyclic amide per chapter note 3(C)(1), covering 'other' derivatives.

Mepivacaine

Mepivacaine, a piperidine-based aminoamide anesthetic, contains a key acyclic amide linkage. HTS 2924.19.80.00 covers this as an 'other' acyclic amide, prioritizing amide function over any heterocyclic elements per classification notes.

N,N-Diethylacetamide

N,N-Diethylacetamide is an acyclic tertiary amide used as a solvent and chemical intermediate. Classified in HTS 2924.19.80.00 for other acyclic amides and derivatives, fitting chapter 29's scope for chemically defined compounds.

Formamide

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