IPBC Playground Wood Treatment from Japan
Penetrating oil treatment with IPBC for public playground equipment and mulch preventing rot. Retail 5-gallon pails for municipal purchase. 3808.92.50.40 as formulated fungicide.
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
• CPSC certification for children's products and low-VOC compliance mandatory
• 5-gallon pails qualify as retail if consumer instructions provided despite larger size
• Heavy metal absence testing prevents hazardous substance classification