Simazine from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
6.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 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