2920.90.10.00 - Pesticides 🖩

This HTS category, 2920.90.10.00, specifically classifies **pesticides** that fall under the broader heading of "Esters of other inorganic acids of nonmetals (excluding esters of hydrogen halides) and their salts; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives." These are chemical compounds, often organic in nature, that are used to control or kill pests, including insects, fungi, weeds, and other undesirable organisms. The key criterion for inclusion here is the intended use as a pesticide, often supported by regulatory approval and labeling.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 2920.90.20.00 (Other), is crucial. While both fall under the "Other" subheading within aromatic esters of inorganic acids, 2920.90.10.00 is reserved *solely* for those compounds with a demonstrated pesticidal function. The sibling category is a residual provision for aromatic esters of inorganic acids that do not meet the specific criteria for classification as pesticides or any other more specific subheadings. Therefore, the intended application and, often, chemical properties that enable pest control are the primary differentiating factors.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level relies on accurately identifying the chemical substance as an ester of an inorganic acid of a nonmetal, being aromatic in nature, and possessing pesticidal properties, as defined by relevant national and international agricultural or environmental regulations.