HTS 3808.93.05.00: US import duty from China

Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, antisprouting 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, sulfur-treated bands, wicks and candles, and flypapers), Other, Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, Containing any aromatic or modified aromatic herbicide, anti-sprouting agent or plant-growth regulator, Mixtures of 2,6-dichlorobenzonitrile and inerts; Mixtures of 3,5-dichloro-N-(1,1-dimethyl-2- propynyl) benzamide (Pronamide) and application adjuvants; Mixtures of 2-[(1-ethoxyimino)butyl]-5-[2- ethylthiopropyl]-3-hydroxy-2-cyclohexen-1- one (Sethoxydim) and application adjuvants; Mixtures of ethyl 2-[4-[(6-chloro-2- benzoxazolyl)oxy]phenoxy]propanoate (Fenoxaprop-ethyl) and isooctyl 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetate; Mixtures of isooctyl 2-methyl-4-chlorophen- oxyacetate and application adjuvants. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.

Duty rate & fees

ChargeRate
Base duty (MFN)0%
Section 301 (Lists 1-4)25%
Total duty (on customs value)25%
Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF)0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50)
Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean0.125%

Worked example: $10,000 shipment

Customs value$10,000.00
Base duty (MFN)$0.00
Section 301 (Lists 1-4)$2,500.00
Merchandise Processing Fee$34.64
Harbor Maintenance Fee$12.50
Total landed cost$12,547.14

Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →

FAQ

What is the import duty on HTS 3808.93.05.00 from China?

Goods classified under HTS 3808.93.05.00 (Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, antisprouting 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, sulfur-treated bands, wicks and candles, and flypapers), Other, Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, Containing any aromatic or modified aromatic herbicide, anti-sprouting agent or plant-growth regulator, Mixtures of 2,6-dichlorobenzonitrile and inerts; Mixtures of 3,5-dichloro-N-(1,1-dimethyl-2- propynyl) benzamide (Pronamide) and application adjuvants; Mixtures of 2-[(1-ethoxyimino)butyl]-5-[2- ethylthiopropyl]-3-hydroxy-2-cyclohexen-1- one (Sethoxydim) and application adjuvants; Mixtures of ethyl 2-[4-[(6-chloro-2- benzoxazolyl)oxy]phenoxy]propanoate (Fenoxaprop-ethyl) and isooctyl 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetate; Mixtures of isooctyl 2-methyl-4-chlorophen- oxyacetate and application adjuvants) have a duty of 25% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).

What does HTS code 3808.93.05.00 cover?

Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, antisprouting 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, sulfur-treated bands, wicks and candles, and flypapers), Other, Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, Containing any aromatic or modified aromatic herbicide, anti-sprouting agent or plant-growth regulator, Mixtures of 2,6-dichlorobenzonitrile and inerts; Mixtures of 3,5-dichloro-N-(1,1-dimethyl-2- propynyl) benzamide (Pronamide) and application adjuvants; Mixtures of 2-[(1-ethoxyimino)butyl]-5-[2- ethylthiopropyl]-3-hydroxy-2-cyclohexen-1- one (Sethoxydim) and application adjuvants; Mixtures of ethyl 2-[4-[(6-chloro-2- benzoxazolyl)oxy]phenoxy]propanoate (Fenoxaprop-ethyl) and isooctyl 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetate; Mixtures of isooctyl 2-methyl-4-chlorophen- oxyacetate and application adjuvants. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.

How much does it cost to import HTS 3808.93.05.00 from China?

On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $12,547, about 25.5% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.

Related codes in heading 3808

All of Chapter 38: Miscellaneous chemical products

Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.