Fluometuron 98% Powder from Japan
Fluometuron is a urea-based aromatic herbicide (cyclic amide derivative) for controlling broadleaf weeds in cotton and sugarcane. Classified under HTS 2924.21.1600 as an 'other' pesticide ureine, it is a chemically pure organic compound per Chapter 29 notes. Typically imported as high-purity technical material for downstream 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
• Obtain FIFRA import permit and residue analysis certificates
• Avoid bulk packaging without stabilizers, as anti-caking agents are allowed only if for transport per Chapter notes
• Pitfall: contamination claims trigger quarantine