Benzimidazole Fungicide from Japan
Benzimidazole derivatives are aromatic heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atoms used as systemic fungicides for crop disease control. This 'other' pesticide falls under HTS 2933.99.22.00 due to its nitrogen-containing ring structure and agricultural application. Common in protecting cereals and fruits from fungal pathogens.
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 residue tolerance data (MRLs) for FDA/USDA inspection compliance
• Declare exact isomer composition per Chapter 29 note (b) to avoid reclassification
• Use UN-approved packaging for toxic solids to meet IMDG shipping standards