Methanol with Anti-Dusting Agent from Japan
Methanol containing trace anti-dusting agent for safe powder handling in pesticide manufacturing. Properly classified HTS 2905.11.20 per chapter note 1(g) as identification/safety additive not rendering it suitable for specific use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify anti-dusting agent <0.01% and purpose as 'safety/identification'; higher levels risk prepared chemical classification
• Pesticide end-use statements required; may trigger EPA import notifications alongside tariff classification
• Confirm agent doesn't impart pesticidal properties; functional additives excluded by chapter note 1(g)