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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

3808.61.10.00Higher: 41.5% vs 40%

If containing alpha-cypermethrin instead of permethrin

Subheading 3808.61 specifically covers goods with listed pyrethroids like alpha-cypermethrin per legal notes.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 40%

If imported as bulk concentrate without retail packaging

Bulk preparations not put up for retail fall under 3824 as chemical preparations of unspecified composition.

3307.41.00Lower: 37.4% vs 40%

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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