IPBC Air Conditioner Coil Treatment from China
Foaming cleaner with IPBC for HVAC evaporator coils preventing microbial growth and odors, in retail aerosol cans. Targets DIY HVAC maintenance market. HTS 3808.92.50.40 for IPBC-containing fungicide.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• ASHRAE Standard 188 legionella prevention claims require supporting biocidal efficacy data
• Foam propellant declaration must not exceed 30% to maintain fungicide classification
• Indoor use restrictions labeling prevents disinfectant reclassification