Cotoran Fluometuron 80% Wettable Powder Base from Japan
Concentrated Fluometuron (1,1-Dimethyl-3-(α,α,α-trifluoro-m-tolyl)urea) at 80% purity with minimal inert carriers, serving as base for cotton herbicide Cotoran formulations. HTS 2924.21.08.00 applies to this aromatic ureine pesticide technical concentrate per its chemical definition. Excludes full retail formulations per Chapter 38 exclusions.
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
• Confirm <5% inerts to avoid Chapter 38 reclassification; provide batch purity certificates from ISO-accredited labs
• Register with USDA APHIS for agricultural pesticide entry
• Pitfall: omitting FIFRA label compliance delays clearance