Coumarin-based Rodenticide from Mexico
A synthetic aromatic lactone derivative of coumarin used as an anticoagulant pesticide for rodent control. Classified under HTS 2932.20.1000 as an aromatic lactone specifically formulated as a pesticide, meeting Chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined organic compounds with oxygen hetero-atoms. Its heterocyclic structure with oxygen qualifies it for this precise tariff subheading.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA registration and import permit prior to shipment; unregistered pesticides face immediate rejection
• Include detailed chemical composition and toxicity data in documentation to verify HTS classification
• Avoid misclassification as technical intermediates by ensuring product is fully formulated for end-use application