Metaldehyde with Anticaking Agent for Bulk Transport from Japan
Metaldehyde powder treated with minimal anticaking agent (<0.5%) to prevent clumping during bulk shipment. Remains classified under HTS 2912.50.10.00 per Chapter 29 note (f) allowing stabilizers necessary for transport. Maintains chemical identity as cyclic polymer aldehyde.
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
• Document anticaking agent composition and quantity (<0.5% w/w) to satisfy Chapter 29 note (f) requirements
• Flowability test data required to justify stabilizer addition as transport necessity only
• Avoid overuse of additives which could trigger 'particularly suitable for specific use' exclusion