Methyl Bromide Soil Fumigant from China
A liquid mixture containing methyl bromide used for pre-plant soil fumigation to control nematodes, weeds, and soil-borne pathogens in agricultural fields. It falls under HTS 3827.40.00.00 because it contains methyl bromide (bromomethane) as the active halogenated derivative of methane, not specified elsewhere. Primarily applied via injection or shank delivery systems under tarp covers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
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
• Obtain EPA approval and critical use exemption documentation prior to import due to Montreal Protocol restrictions; verify concentration levels meet subheading requirements; include safety data sheets (SDS) detailing methyl bromide content to avoid misclassification