Benzimidazole Carbendazim from Japan
Carbendazim is a benzimidazole fungicide derived from 2-benzimidazolecarbamic acid, used systemically against fungal diseases in crops. HTS 2934.99.18.00 includes it as an aromatic heterocyclic pesticide 'other,' with its fused benzene-imidazole ring system qualifying as chemically defined per Chapter notes excluding metal-coordination compounds. Technical powder >98% purity.
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
• Global MRL harmonization certificate prevents FDA import alerts
• Particle size distribution (D90 <20μm) affects downstream processing declarations
• Specify 'not for home garden use' to maintain technical grade status