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
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%
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