Lindane Soil Fumigant Mixture from Germany
A pesticide preparation containing lindane (1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane) used for soil treatment to control insects in agriculture. It falls under HTS 3824.85.00.00 as a chemical mixture specified in subheading note 3 to chapter 38 for containing HCH including lindane. These are regulated preparations from chemical industries not elsewhere specified.
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
• Obtain EPA registration and FIFRA compliance documentation before import; declare exact lindane concentration to avoid misclassification
• Common pitfall: failing to provide waste disposal certifications for hazardous materials