Dichlobenil Herbicide Granules from Japan
Retail-packaged granules containing 2,6-dichlorobenzonitrile mixed with inert carriers for weed control in non-crop areas. Classified under HTS 3808.93.0500 as a mixture of 2,6-dichlorobenzonitrile and inerts, put up for retail sale as a herbicide. The aromatic structure of dichlobenil qualifies it for this specific subheading.
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
• Verify exact active ingredient concentration matches subheading requirements; obtain EPA registration documentation; ensure child-resistant packaging for retail formulations to avoid reclassification