9902.09.99 - Formulations of 3-isopropyl-1H-2,1,3-benzothiadiazin-4(3H)-one, 2,2-dioxide (Bentazone) (CAS No. 25057-89-0) (provided for in subheading 3808.93.15)

This HTS category, 9902.09.99, specifically covers formulations of the herbicide Bentazone (CAS No. 25057-89-0), chemically known as 3-isopropyl-1H-2,1,3-benzothiadiazin-4(3H)-one, 2,2-dioxide. The inclusion of "provided for in subheading 3808.93.15" indicates that while the primary classification is under Chapter 99 for temporary tariff modifications, the underlying product is a pesticide or insecticide. This designation points to a specific regulatory or trade agreement context that necessitates its placement here, separate from the general classification of pesticides found in Chapter 38.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling entries within Chapter 99 requires understanding its precise nature as a specialized chemical formulation subject to temporary provisions. Unlike other potential Chapter 99 entries that might relate to goods subject to other temporary trade agreements, quotas, or duties, 9902.09.99 is linked to a specific chemical compound with a defined agricultural application. The "provided for in subheading 3808.93.15" element is crucial; it signifies that the goods are not merely a generic chemical but a formulated product for pest control, differentiated from raw chemical substances or other types of agricultural chemicals that might fall under different provisions.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification criteria are definitive for any import or export falling under this code. Practical classification hinges on the accurate identification of the imported material as a formulation of Bentazone, conforming to the chemical description and CAS number provided. Any deviation in the chemical composition or the absence of it being a formulation of Bentazone would necessitate reclassification under a different HTS code, likely within Chapter 38 or other relevant sections depending on the product's characteristics and intended use.