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Parathion-Methyl Sodium Salt Solution 50% from Japan

Aqueous solution of parathion-methyl sodium salt at 50% active ingredient, classified under HTS 2920.11.00.00 per Chapter 29 note (C)(1) for inorganic salts of organic compounds. Used in water-based pesticide formulations.

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

Maintain pH 8-9 with sodium hydroxide buffer to prevent hydrolysis during transport

Test for free sodium hydroxide content (<0.5%) to avoid corrosion of shipping containers

Label as UN 1760 Corrosive liquid, n.o.s. when free alkali exceeds specification limits