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Fluometuron Technical Grade 98% from Japan

Pure 1,1-Dimethyl-3-(α,α,α-trifluoro-m-tolyl)urea, known as Fluometuron, is a selective urea herbicide used primarily for pre-emergence and post-emergence control of broadleaf weeds in cotton crops. It falls under HTS 2924.21.08.00 as an aromatic ureine derivative specifically identified as a pesticide technical material. This chemically defined compound meets Chapter 29 note (a) for separate organic compounds.

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

• Obtain EPA registration and import approval prior to shipment as it's a pesticide; provide Certificate of Analysis confirming 98% purity and no impurities exceeding limits

• Ensure proper labeling with UN number for hazardous material transport

• Avoid misdeclaration as general urea to prevent reclassification