Paraquat Dichloride Herbicide Active Ingredient from Japan
Pure o-paraquat dichloride serving as the active ingredient in desiccant and defoliant herbicide applications. Classified under HTS 2933.39.23.00 due to its specific chemical structure as a pyridine herbicide dichloride. Critical for cotton harvest aid programs.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• Register with USDA APHIS for agricultural pesticide imports
• Maintain chain of custody documentation from manufacturer to importer
• Test for heavy metal contaminants common in technical grade chemicals