Silver Iodide Crystals from Japan
Silver iodide (AgI) crystals are used in cloud seeding, photography, and antiseptics. This chemically defined inorganic silver compound is classified in HTS 2843.29.0100 as other silver compounds.
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
• Include end-use declaration for weather modification to expedite EPA reviews if applicable
• High purity required (>99.5%); test certificates prevent disputes
• Not for medicinal use labeling, or risks FDA scrutiny