Ammonium Monochloroacetate from Japan
Ammonium salt of monochloroacetic acid used in agricultural formulations and water treatment. Classified under HTS 2915.40.1000 following chapter note (C)(2) for salts between organic acid and base, taking latest numerical order. Halogenated acid function prevails.
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
• N content verification avoids Chapter 31 urea confusion; volatile—sealed packaging
• Pitfall: ag use misclassification to Chapter 38