Sea-Nine 211N DCOIT Marine Antifouling Biocide from China
A concentrated formulation of 4,5-dichloro-2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (DCOIT) used in marine paints to prevent barnacle and algae growth on ship hulls. Classified under HTS 3808.99.3000 due to its specific isothiazolinone active ingredient in a formulated biocide preparation for controlled application.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Confirm TSCA pre-manufacture notice compliance for DCOIT; Include end-use statement for marine antifouling to avoid misclassification; Check state-specific VOC regulations for paint additives