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Mesotrione Corn Herbicide

Mesotrione is a triketone herbicide for pre- and post-emergence control of broadleaf and grass weeds in corn fields. Sold in retail jugs for farmers. Under 3808.93.50 as other herbicides for retail.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+37.5%42.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3808.61.10Higher: 44% vs 42.5%

If containing specific insecticides like malathion per notes

Subheadings 3808.61-69 reserved for goods with listed insecticidal actives.

3824.99Lower: 17.5% vs 42.5%

If technical concentrate for further dilution, not retail-ready

Industrial chemical preparations exclude retail pesticide packing.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include crop tolerance data sheets for agricultural use verification

• Declare as 'pesticide' on entry summary to trigger proper CBP review