Cacodylic Acid (Dimethylarsinic Acid) from Germany
Cacodylic acid is an organoarsenic compound with two methyl groups and carboxylic acid function directly bound to arsenic. It qualifies under HTS 2931.90.90.40 as other organo-inorganic per Chapter 29 note on nonmetal/metal directly linked to carbon. Commonly used as herbicide and in wood preservation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Secure EPA registration under FIFRA for pesticide use; label with exact composition to avoid reclassification as mixtures
• Use licensed hazmat carriers due to acute toxicity