Allyl Isothiocyanate (AITC) Bactericide from Japan
Allyl isothiocyanate, derived from mustard oil, serves as a natural isothiocyanate bactericide and fungicide for post-harvest treatment of fruits and vegetables. Classified in HTS 2930.90.30.00 as a pesticide isothiocyanate with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. Used in vapor phase for mold prevention.
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
• Food contact notification under FFDCA required alongside EPA registration for post-harvest use
• Purity testing essential; natural extracts must meet 95% AITC content for chemical classification
• Volatile liquid shipping requires UN-approved containers with vapor pressure documentation