IPBC Canvas and Fabric Fungicide from Japan
Spray-on fungicide containing IPBC for treating boat canvas, awnings, tents, and outdoor fabrics against fungal degradation. Sold in trigger-spray bottles for retail marine and camping stores. HTS 3808.92.50.40 applies as a formulated fungicide with specified IPBC active ingredient.
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
• Test fabric colorfastness documentation required to prevent customs holds on consumer safety grounds
• Declare as 'fabric protectant' only if primary function proven; otherwise classified strictly as fungicide
• UV stabilizer content must not exceed 10% to maintain fungicide principal use classification