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Bentazon Technical Grade Pesticide from Japan

3-Isopropyl-1H-2,1,3-benzothiadiazin-4(3H)-one 2,2-dioxide, commonly known as Bentazon, is a selective post-emergence herbicide used to control broadleaf weeds in crops like soybeans and rice. This aromatic heterocyclic compound falls under HTS 2934.99.11.00 as a specifically named pesticide in the 'other heterocyclic compounds' category. It is imported as technical grade active ingredient for formulation into commercial herbicide products.

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

EPA registration required; provide pesticide product label and safety data sheets (SDS) with import documentation

Ensure technical purity meets 95% minimum specification to avoid reclassification as mixtures under Chapter 38

Verify compliance with FIFRA import requirements; common pitfall is missing experimental use permit for R&D quantities

Bentazon Technical Grade Pesticide from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2934.99.11.00