Permethrin Retail Insecticide Spray
Aerosol spray containing permethrin for household use against mosquitoes, ticks, and flies, packaged in 12 oz cans for retail sale. Falls under HTS 3808.91.50.01 as an insecticide preparation put up for retail sale, not specified in other subheadings like 3808.52 or 3808.61. Suitable for indoor and outdoor application on surfaces.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing alpha-cypermethrin instead of permethrin
Subheading 3808.61 specifically covers goods with listed pyrethroids like alpha-cypermethrin per legal notes.
If imported as bulk concentrate without retail packaging
Bulk preparations not put up for retail fall under 3824 as chemical preparations of unspecified composition.
If marketed primarily as air freshener with incidental insecticidal action
Products principally functioning as deodorants or air fresheners shift to Chapter 33 headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain EPA registration number and ensure product label matches approved formulation to comply with FIFRA
• Provide Certificate of Analysis confirming active ingredient concentration and absence of restricted substances
• Declare exact packaging size as retail (under 5L) to avoid bulk chemical headings; watch for residue contamination
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