3827.40.00.00/Methyl Bromide Soil Fumigant/Japan

Methyl Bromide Soil Fumigant from Japan

A liquid mixture containing methyl bromide used for pre-plant soil fumigation to control nematodes, weeds, and soil-borne pathogens in agricultural fields. It falls under HTS 3827.40.00.00 because it contains methyl bromide (bromomethane) as the active halogenated derivative of methane, not specified elsewhere. Primarily applied via injection or shank delivery systems under tarp covers.

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

• Obtain EPA approval and critical use exemption documentation prior to import due to Montreal Protocol restrictions; verify concentration levels meet subheading requirements; include safety data sheets (SDS) detailing methyl bromide content to avoid misclassification