Quintozene (PCNB) Technical from Canada
Quintozene, or pentachloronitrobenzene, features chlorine atoms directly bound to aromatic carbon, qualifying as organo-inorganic pesticide under HTS 2931.90.2600. Primarily used as soil fungicide for seed treatment.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include GC-MS purity certificate showing >95% active ingredient content
• Comply with EPA reregistration requirements for PCNB import clearance
• Use nitrogen-purged packaging to prevent degradation of nitro-aromatic structure