Nicarbazin 20% Water-Soluble Granules from Japan
Granular water-dispersible nicarbazin for poultry drinking water medication, classified under HTS 2933.59.22.00 as anti-infective drug. The formulation allows 20% active with solubilizers within Chapter 29 stabilizer allowances. Controls coccidiosis outbreaks in broiler production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Validate granule solubility (>90% in 30min) per label claims to avoid 3824 mixture classification
• Include veterinary prescription drug labeling even for bulk; state law varies by destination
• Monitor particle size (80% <100μm) which affects dispersion and potential reclassification