Fluometuron Stabilized Powder for Export from China
Fluometuron (1,1-Dimethyl-3-(α,α,α-trifluoro-m-tolyl)urea) with added stabilizer per Chapter 29 note (f), preventing degradation during long-distance transport for pesticide manufacturing. Specifically named under HTS 2924.21.08.00 as aromatic ureine pesticide. Stabilizer does not alter general-use suitability.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document stabilizer as <1% and necessary for preservation only; comply with TSCA for new chemical import if modified
• Use NA1993 for DOT shipping
• Pitfall: excess stabilizer triggers 3824 chemical mixture classification