Dicofol 18.5% EC Emulsifiable Concentrate from Japan
Dicofol 18.5% EC is an emulsifiable concentrate formulation containing 1,1-Bis(4-chlorophenyl)-2,2,2-trichloroethanol as the active acaricidal ingredient dissolved in aromatic solvents. While primarily a pesticide, high dicofol content keeps it under the specific chemical naming of HTS 2906.29.30.00. Used for mite control on citrus and cotton crops.
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
• Requires EPA Establishment Registration Number on label and FIFRA Section 17 import certification
• Flash point testing mandatory for EC formulations; many shipments rejected for missing solvent composition
• Storage temperature ≤30°C required; thermal decomposition common pitfall during ocean transit