Simazine from Canada
Simazine is a selective triazine herbicide with a pyrimidine ring, applied to control weeds in crops such as citrus, wine grapes, and turf. Classified under HTS 2933.59.1500 due to its aromatic heterocyclic nature as a 'pesticide, aromatic or modified aromatic.' This subheading captures such chlorinated s-triazine compounds used in agriculture.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure shipment includes EPA Establishment Number and product label; use proper UN packaging for toxic solids
• Pitfall: Misdeclaring as non-pesticide chemical leads to penalties
• Confirm batch testing for compliance with tolerance levels