9902.09.36 - Product mixtures containing 1-[(2-chloro-1,3-thiazol-5-yl)methyl]-2-methyl-3-nitroguanidine (Clothianidin) (CAS No. 210880-92-5) and Bacillus firmus (Strain I-1582) (provided for in subheading 3808.91.50).

This HTS category, 9902.09.36, specifically addresses product mixtures that contain both Clothianidin, a neonicotinoid insecticide, and the bacterium Bacillus firmus (Strain I-1582). These mixtures are designated for agricultural use, typically as a biopesticide or a component of integrated pest management systems, leveraging the combined action of the chemical insecticide and the beneficial microorganism.

While other HTS codes within Chapter 99 may deal with temporary legislative measures or import restrictions, this specific subheading isolates and defines this particular combination product. Its purpose is to provide a precise classification for this dual-action agricultural product, distinguishing it from general insecticides or agricultural chemicals that might fall under different subheadings, such as those found in Chapter 38. The inclusion of the CAS number for Clothianidin and the specific strain of Bacillus firmus ensures clear identification and avoids misclassification.

As a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories for 9902.09.36. Therefore, the classification is definitive for any product meeting the described composition. Importers and exporters should ensure that their product precisely matches the described mixture of Clothianidin and Bacillus firmus (Strain I-1582) to correctly utilize this subheading.