Malathion 95% Wettable Powder Active Ingredient from Japan
This is malathion at 95% concentration prepared as wettable powder base for agricultural formulation, consisting primarily of the named phosphorodithioate chemical. HTS 2930.90.42.00 applies to the pure active compound before complete retail formulation per chapter notes limiting Chapter 29 to chemically defined compounds. Used by formulators to create crop protection products.
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
• Declare exact active ingredient percentage and confirm no disallowed additives per chapter note (g) on identification substances
• Use pesticide-specific INCOTERMS and obtain advance EPA notification for bulk chemical imports
• Monitor for dust hazards during handling; proper UN packaging group II classification required