IPBC Boat Hull Antifouling Additive from China
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.
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
• 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