Strychnine Nitrate

Strychnine nitrate, a synthetic alkaloid salt used as pesticide rodenticide reference standard. Classified under HTS 2939.80.0050 as other alkaloid derivative.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+25.0%31.5%
🇲🇽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.

3808.94.50Lower: 30% vs 31.5%

If formulated as rodenticide bait

Pesticide products containing strychnine classify under specific pesticide headings.

2939Same rate: 31.5%

If natural strychnos alkaloids

Different alkaloid sources have statistical suffixes within the same heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• EPA pesticide registration and TSCA notification required; extremely toxic - Schedule 1 poison

• Import only <100g for lab use; larger quantities need special permit

• Triple packaging mandatory; DOT 6.1 poison label required