Iron(II) Sulfate Monohydrate from Japan
Iron(II) sulfate monohydrate (FeSO4·H2O), also known as melanterite, serves as a reducing agent and iron supplement in animal feed. It is classified under HTS 2833.29.20.00 for iron sulfates, excluding those specified elsewhere in the chapter.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure certificates of analysis specify monohydrate form and iron purity over 99%
• Comply with FDA feed additive regs by providing toxicology data for animal use
• Watch for oxidation during shipping; use inert atmosphere packaging to maintain classification