Metribuzin Corn Herbicide from Japan
Metribuzin is an asymmetrical triazinone herbicide featuring pyrimidine ring with nitrogen heteroatoms, used for broadleaf weed control in soybeans, potatoes, and alfalfa. Its classification under HTS 2933.59.1000 reflects the aromatic heterocyclic pesticide structure. Common import form is 75% DF dispersible granules.
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
• Include soil mobility data in technical documentation for CBP review
• Verify child-resistant packaging for all consumer-sized containers
• Declare as 'technical grade' to secure chemical heading vs preparation