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Bulk Metaldehyde for Agricultural Chemical Synthesis from Japan

Large volume metaldehyde shipments (>25MT) in supersacks for industrial synthesis. HTS 2912.50.10.00 classification maintained as pure cyclic polymer per chapter note (a). Primary import for North American molluscicide manufacturers.

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

• Container ventilation specifications critical to prevent condensation damage during ocean transit

• Third-party assay at port of entry common; retain multiple COA copies for CBP examination

• antidumping duty history exists; verify current CVD/AD status before import