Diuron Technical Grade from Japan
Diuron is an aromatic ureine derivative classified as a selective systemic herbicide used for pre- and post-emergence weed control in crops. It falls under HTS 2924.21.1600 as an 'other' aromatic pesticide ureine, meeting Chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined organic compounds with amide-function groups. Primarily imported in technical powder form for agricultural formulation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• Verify pesticide registration with EPA prior to import; provide technical data sheets confirming purity >95%
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as non-pesticide chemical leads to reclassification
• Ensure proper UN packaging for hazardous transport