HS Code:
Mirex (ISO) is a chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticide that falls under the Harmonized System (HS) Code related to pesticides and insecticides (typically under HS Chapter 29 or 38, specifically around 2903 or 3808 for pesticides). Mirex was historically used as an insecticide and fire retardant, primarily to control fire ants and other pests. However, due to its high toxicity, persistence in the environment, and bioaccumulation in the food chain, it has been banned or heavily restricted in most countries under international agreements like the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). Trade in Mirex is now extremely limited and mostly tied to research purposes or disposal under strict regulatory oversight.
Total Trade Volume
Negligible (less than 1 million USD annually due to global bans)
Data from 2023
Source
Estimated data based on UN Comtrade, WTO reports, and Stockholm Convention compliance records
Minimal (research purposes only)
Not applicable due to restricted trade of total trade
Stable (no significant trade activity)
Minimal (research and disposal)
Not applicable due to restricted trade of total trade
Stable (no significant trade activity)
Minimal (regulated disposal or research)
Not applicable due to restricted trade of total trade
Stable (no significant trade activity)
Average Rate
Not applicable (trade heavily restricted or banned)
Highest Rate
Not applicable (banned substance in most jurisdictions)
Lowest Rate
Not applicable (banned substance in most jurisdictions)
Global phase-out of Mirex under international treaties
Trade virtually eliminated except for rare exemptions; focus shifted to disposal and remediation of contaminated sites
2004 onwards (Stockholm Convention entry into force)
Increased focus on alternative pest control solutions
Demand for Mirex replaced by safer, biodegradable pesticides; no market revival expected
2000-2023
Monitoring and cleanup programs
Limited trade activity tied to specialized disposal services or research for environmental cleanup
2010-2023
Countries continue to report on Mirex stockpiles and disposal efforts as part of their obligations under the Stockholm Convention. Some nations identified legacy contamination sites requiring cleanup.
2022
Reinforces global ban; minimal trade activity limited to disposal and research under strict controls
Recent studies published on the long-term environmental impact of Mirex in ecosystems, prompting further restrictions on any residual use or trade.
2021
Increased scrutiny and regulatory oversight; no commercial trade revival anticipated
Global Environment Facility (GEF) allocates funds for the safe disposal of persistent organic pollutants like Mirex in developing countries.
2023
Limited trade activity tied to disposal logistics; no production or commercial use