Ethirimol Active Substance from Japan
Ethirimol is a pyrimidine fungicide used against powdery mildew in apples and ornamentals. This pure heterocyclic compound imported for pesticide manufacturing falls under HTS 2933.59.18.00 per chapter notes for separate organic compounds. It inhibits fungal RNA biosynthesis.
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
• Provide IR spectroscopy confirming pyrimidine structure
• File TSCA notifications for new chemical introductions
• Use anti-caking stabilizers only if necessary for transport