Tebuconazole from Japan

Tebuconazole is a systemic triazole fungicide with a 1,2,4-triazole heterocyclic ring used in agriculture for cereal crops and turf protection against fungal diseases. Classified under HTS 2934.99.18.00 as an aromatic or modified aromatic heterocyclic pesticide, it contains the characteristic nitrogen heterocyclic structure defined in Chapter 29 notes. The pure technical grade (>95% purity) qualifies as a separate chemically defined compound.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

6.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

EPA registration number must appear on commercial invoice; unregistered imports face seizure

Provide HPLC purity analysis certificate; impurities >2% may trigger reclassification

Declare as 'technical grade pesticide active ingredient' to avoid bulk chemical treatment under 28xx