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HCH Agricultural Insecticide Emulsion from Japan

Emulsifiable concentrate insecticide with lindane for foliar and soil application on crops. HTS 3824.85.00.00 applies to such HCH-containing mixtures per subheading note 3. Targets rootworms and cutworms in farming.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• File APHIS permit for plant pest control agents; test for stability

• Pitfall: misdeclaring as non-hazardous, triggering CBP penalties