Montosirot from Japan
Montosirot (isoprothiolane) features aromatic ether-sulfide structure as rice sheath blight fungicide/pesticide. HTS 2909.30.30.00 applies to this technically defined pesticide compound. Imported for Asian crop protection markets.
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
• Fungicide/pesticide dual classification requires both EPA reviews; residue data for rice imports critical
• Use nitrogen blanketing to prevent oxidation
• Pitfall: MRL differences between origin and US cause rejections