IPBC Wood Preservative Spray from Germany
A ready-to-use spray formulation containing 3-iodoprop-2-yn-1-yl butylcarbamate (IPBC) designed to protect wooden surfaces from fungal decay and mold growth. Put up in retail aerosol cans for consumer use on decks, fences, and outdoor furniture. Classified under HTS 3808.92.50.40 as a formulated fungicide specifically containing IPBC.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify IPBC concentration meets EPA registration requirements and include product label with Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
• Ensure packaging complies with retail sale definitions (under 16kg net weight per container) to avoid bulk chemical classification
• Obtain proper fumigation certificates if declared for wood treatment to prevent quarantine issues