Quintozene (PCNB) Technical from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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