3606.90.40.00/Metaldehyde Fuel Tablets/Japan

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

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%

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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