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