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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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