Kathon CG Isothiazolinone Biocide Solution from China
A water-based preservative formulation containing 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (CMIT) and 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (MIT) at a 3:1 ratio, used in personal care products like shampoos and lotions. It falls under HTS 3808.99.3000 as a formulated biocide specifically based on these isothiazolinone mixtures, put up for retail or preparation use to prevent microbial growth.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Ensure EPA registration number is listed on labeling as these are pesticidal products; Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) showing active ingredient concentrations; Verify 'retail packing' if under 1kg for consumer use to avoid bulk chemical classification