Glyphosate (N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine) from Japan
Glyphosate is a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide used to kill weeds, especially annual broadleaf weeds and grasses that compete with crops. It falls under HTS 2934.99.1500 as an aromatic heterocyclic herbicide compound. Its active ingredient structure contains the necessary heterocyclic rings qualifying it for this classification.
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 EPA registration number and product label on commercial invoice for customs clearance
• Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) detailing toxicity classification and handling precautions
• Verify formulation purity as mixtures may require different classification under Chapter 38