9902.09.53 - Product mixtures containing methyl (E)-methoxyimino-{(E)-2-[1-(α,α,α-trifluoro-m-tolyl) ethylideneaminooxy]-o-tolyl}acetate (Trifloxystrobin) (CAS No. 141517-21-7) and (RS)-1-p-chlorophenyl-4,4-dimethyl-3-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl) pentan-3-ol (Tebuconazole) (CAS No. 107534-96-3) (provided for in subheading 3808.92.15)
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | N/A |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | No change |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | No change |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9902.09.53, covers specific dual-component fungicidal mixtures. These are pre-formulated products containing both Trifloxystrobin (methyl (E)-methoxyimino-{(E)-2-[1-(α,α,α-trifluoro-m-tolyl) ethylideneaminooxy]-o-tolyl}acetate, CAS No. 141517-21-7) and Tebuconazole ((RS)-1-p-chlorophenyl-4,4-dimethyl-3-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl) pentan-3-ol, CAS No. 107534-96-3). The "provided for in subheading 3808.92.15" notation indicates that while these mixtures have unique temporary classification, their underlying active ingredients would normally fall under the broader category of preparations for the retail sale of insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wicks and candles, and fly-papers) (3808.92).
This category distinguishes itself from other sibling categories within Chapter 99 by its highly specific nature. Chapter 99 generally encompasses temporary legislation and modifications. Unlike the more broadly defined agricultural or live animal categories found at the beginning of the HTS (e.g., 0101 onwards), this HTS code targets a particular chemical formulation with specific fungicidal properties, likely due to temporary trade agreements or policy adjustments.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 9902.09.53. The classification is definitive for the described product mixture. Importers must ensure that the imported goods precisely match the chemical composition and active ingredients specified in the description to correctly apply this temporary tariff provision. The presence of both Trifloxystrobin and Tebuconazole in the specified mixture is the defining characteristic for classification under this heading.