IPBC Boat Hull Antifouling Additive

Concentrate containing IPBC for addition to bottom paints preventing fungal slime on boat hulls in fresh water. Retail quart containers with mixing instructions. Classified HTS 3808.92.50.40 as IPBC fungicide preparation.

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.

3210.00Lower: 11.8% vs 40%

If fully formulated marine paint product

Complete paints including biocides classified under paints and varnishes chapter.

3808.93Lower: 15% vs 40%

If herbicide-containing for algae control

Algae control products often classified as herbicides rather than fungicides.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 40%

If industrial marine chemical preparations

Bulk non-retail marine chemicals fall outside Chapter 38 retail pesticide scope.

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Import Tips & Compliance

USCG antifouling registration and state-specific biocide discharge permits required

Leach rate testing data prevents reclassification as marine paint under Chapter 32

Freshwater use declaration avoids copper-based antifouling regulations

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