2912.50.10.00 - Metaldehyde

This HTS classification, 2912.50.10.00, specifically covers metaldehyde. Metaldehyde is a cyclic polymer of acetaldehyde, and it is primarily recognized for its use as a molluscicide, particularly for controlling slugs and snails in agricultural and horticultural settings. Its chemical structure and specific applications distinguish it within the broader category of cyclic aldehyde polymers.

While the parent category encompasses various cyclic polymers of aldehydes, this subheading focuses exclusively on metaldehyde. Its sibling category, 2912.50.50.00, covers "Other" cyclic polymers of aldehydes, meaning any cyclic aldehyde polymers that are not metaldehyde would fall under that classification. Therefore, the defining characteristic for 2912.50.10.00 is the precise chemical identity and common usage of metaldehyde.

As a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories under 2912.50.10.00. Classification at this level is definitive for metaldehyde itself. Customs officials will rely on the chemical name and the established use of the product to ensure accurate import and export declarations, differentiating it from other aldehyde derivatives or polymers that might share some structural similarities but lack the specific properties and applications of metaldehyde.