Clothianidin Technical Grade

Clothianidin is a neonicotinoid insecticide with an aromatic chloromethylthiazole structure, properly classified in HTS 2934.99.1600. It provides long residual control of soil and foliar insect pests in crops like corn and soybeans.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%6.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%6.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3808.91Higher: 15% vs 6.5%

If as seed treatment formulation or liquid concentrate

All pesticide preparations including seed treatments classify under Chapter 38.

2934.10.10.00Higher: 31.5% vs 6.5%

If documented as nucleic acid derivative rather than thiazole insecticide

Nucleic acids and salts have separate provision earlier in heading 2934.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include residue tolerance data for crops listed on EPA label

Use child-resistant packaging certification for pesticide technical imports

Verify REACH compliance if transshipping through Europe