Imidacloprid Technical from China
Imidacloprid is a neonicotinoid insecticide with nitro-substituted imidazole ring (nitrogen hetero-atoms), used for soil and foliar pest control. Falls under HTS 2933.99.22.00 as an other aromatic heterocyclic pesticide. Widely applied to crops like potatoes and cotton.
Duty Rate — China → United States
19%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include bee toxicity data and label warnings due to pollinator concerns
• Certify <0.1% water content to qualify under Chapter 29 pure compound provisions
• Use nitrogen-purged containers to prevent oxidation during ocean transport