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Permethrin Retail Insecticide Spray from Japan

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.

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

• 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