Tricyclazole Rice Blast Fungicide from Japan
Tricyclazole is a benzothiazole-derived systemic fungicide specifically used to control rice blast disease caused by Pyricularia oryzae. Its fused benzothiazole ring structure places it under HTS 2934.20.3500 for pesticide imports. Essential for rice production in Asia and imported as technical material.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
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
• Secure FIFRA registration; rice-specific fungicides require crop residue data for approval
• Declare exact purity (typically 95%+) to distinguish technical grade from formulations
• Monitor EU REACH compliance for transshipment through Europe