2932.20.10.00 - Pesticides

This HTS category, 2932.20.10.00, specifically covers lactones that are aromatic in nature and are intended for use as pesticides. Lactones are cyclic esters, and in this context, they possess an aromatic ring structure and function as active ingredients in pest control formulations. The classification hinges on both the chemical structure of the lactone (being aromatic) and its primary application as a pesticide.

It is important to distinguish this category from its sibling, 2932.20.20.00, which covers aromatic lactones classified as drugs. While both categories deal with aromatic lactones, the key differentiator is the intended use: pesticides for crop protection or pest management versus pharmaceutical applications. Therefore, the intended function and regulatory classification of the substance are paramount in determining the correct HTS code.

As this node is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level is definitive, meaning goods falling under this code are specific aromatic lactones whose primary purpose is pesticide application. Examples might include specific organic compounds used as insecticides, herbicides, or fungicides, provided they meet the structural and functional criteria for this classification.