Acetamiprid Technical from Japan
Acetamiprid, a chloropyridine neonicotinoid insecticide, falls under HTS 2934.99.1600 due to its aromatic heterocyclic structure and primary use against sap-feeding insects. It offers translaminar activity for greenhouse and field crops.
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
• Label shipments with UN number for proper hazmat declaration (UN 2588)
• Provide comparative efficacy data if challenging duty rate on technical vs. formulation basis
• Monitor EU neonicotinoid restrictions that may affect US import pathways