Quintozene (PCNB) Technical from China
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 — China → United States
19%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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