Atrazine from Germany
Atrazine is a chlorinated triazine herbicide containing a pyrimidine ring structure, used primarily for pre-emergent control of broadleaf and grassy weeds in crops like corn and sorghum. It falls under HTS 2933.59.1500 as an aromatic heterocyclic compound with a pyrimidine ring, specifically classified as a pesticide. This code covers such 'other' aromatic or modified aromatic pesticides not elsewhere specified.
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
• Obtain EPA registration and provide pesticide labeling compliant with FIFRA; include safety data sheets for hazardous material transport
• Verify purity certificates to avoid reclassification as technical grade
• Common pitfall: failing to declare active ingredient concentration accurately