Allyl Isothiocyanate (AITC) Bactericide from Canada
Allyl isothiocyanate, derived from mustard oil, serves as a natural isothiocyanate bactericide and fungicide for post-harvest treatment of fruits and vegetables. Classified in HTS 2930.90.30.00 as a pesticide isothiocyanate with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. Used in vapor phase for mold prevention.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Food contact notification under FFDCA required alongside EPA registration for post-harvest use
• Purity testing essential; natural extracts must meet 95% AITC content for chemical classification
• Volatile liquid shipping requires UN-approved containers with vapor pressure documentation