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Retail DDT Insecticide Spray Can from Japan

Aerosol spray can containing DDT (clofenotane) as the active insecticide ingredient, designed for household pest control against flies and mosquitoes. Packaged in 200g net weight for retail sale to consumers. Falls under HTS 3808.52.00.00 due to containing DDT in retail packing not exceeding 300g, as specified in subheading note 1.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify net weight ≤300g per pack and confirm DDT content via lab analysis for subheading compliance

• Obtain EPA registration and import permit as DDT is a restricted persistent organic pollutant

• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and retail labeling to avoid CBP reclassification as bulk chemical