Imidacloprid Technical from Japan
Imidacloprid is a neonicotinoid insecticide with nitro-substituted imidazole ring (nitrogen hetero-atoms), used for soil and foliar pest control. Falls under HTS 2933.99.22.00 as an other aromatic heterocyclic pesticide. Widely applied to crops like potatoes and cotton.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include bee toxicity data and label warnings due to pollinator concerns
• Certify <0.1% water content to qualify under Chapter 29 pure compound provisions
• Use nitrogen-purged containers to prevent oxidation during ocean transport