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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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