Metaldehyde Fuel Tablets from Japan

Compressed tablets made from metaldehyde, a cyclic tetramer of acetaldehyde, designed for use as a solid fuel in camping stoves and emergency heaters. They fall under HTS 3606.90.40.00 as metaldehyde put up in tablet form specifically for fuel purposes, as defined in note 2(a) to Chapter 36. These tablets burn cleanly and are popular for outdoor activities.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify the product is put up in forms like tablets explicitly for fuel use to qualify under note 2(a); otherwise, it may classify as a chemical under Chapter 29

Provide safety data sheets (SDS) and confirm non-pesticide labeling, as metaldehyde is also a molluscicide—documentation must emphasize fuel end-use

Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as general chemicals; ensure packaging specifies 'camping fuel' to prevent reclassification

Metaldehyde Fuel Tablets from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3606.90.40.00