Atrazine from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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