Imidacloprid Technical from Japan
Imidacloprid is a neonicotinoid insecticide classified under HTS 2934.99.1600 as an aromatic heterocyclic compound used primarily as an insecticide. It features a chloropyridyl ring structure that targets insect nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
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%
Import Tips
• Provide EPA registration number and product label for customs clearance as it's a regulated pesticide
• Ensure technical grade purity documentation (typically 95%+) to avoid reclassification as formulation
• Comply with FIFRA import notice requirements; verify no endangered species impact under ESA