Asulam Stabilized with Anticaking Agent from Japan
Asulam powder stabilized with silica anticaking agent (<1%) falls under HTS 2935.90.06.00 per Chapter 29 note (f) allowing stabilizers necessary for preservation/transport. Prevents clumping in herbicide manufacturing processes.
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
• Document anticaking agent <2% by weight and 'necessary for transport' to satisfy Chapter 29 note (f) conditions
• Avoid odoriferous or coloring additives beyond identification purposes per note (g)
• Free-flowing powder specification prevents bulk mixture classification under 3824