Fomesafen Sodium Salt from Japan
Fomesafen sodium salt is the water-soluble form of the fomesafen herbicide active ingredient, used in liquid herbicide formulations. As a salt of the named sulfonamide compound, it qualifies under HTS 2935.90.13.00 per Chapter 29 salt classification rules. Imported for suspension concentrate and soluble liquid herbicide manufacturing.
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
• Salt content verification required (Na 7.5-8.5%); provide counterion analysis
• Higher water solubility affects packaging; use UN-approved HDPE drums
• Salts classified with parent acid per Chapter Note (C)(1)