Pulegone Natural Product Pesticide from Japan
Pulegone, a monoterpene ketone with lactone-like cyclic ether structure, serves as a natural insect repellent and pesticide. Though sometimes plant-derived, synthetic pulegone for pesticide use classifies under HTS 2932.20.1000 as an aromatic heterocyclic oxygen compound. Meets Chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined pesticide lactones.
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
• Provide GC-MS analysis confirming synthetic vs natural origin; affects regulatory pathway
• Label as 'minimum inhibitory concentration' for target pests in technical documentation
• Essential oil-derived pesticides may qualify for reduced duties under certain trade agreements