Chlorobenzilate Technical Grade from Japan
Pure chlorobenzilate (ISO), a chlorinated carboxylic acid ester with alcohol function but no other oxygen functions, used as the active ingredient in acaricides. It falls under HTS 2918.18.00.00 as a chemically defined organic compound matching the specific description for chlorobenzilate. Typically supplied as white to off-white powder for formulation into pesticides.
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
• Verify ISO name and purity certificate to confirm classification under 2918.18; ensure pesticide registration with EPA before import
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as general pesticide formulation shifts to Chapter 38