Quarantine Methyl Bromide Treatment Gas from Japan
Pressurized mixture containing methyl bromide used for phytosanitary quarantine treatment of exported commodities like fruit and timber. Meets HTS 3827.40.00.00 criteria as a mixture with bromomethane for post-harvest pest control. Applied in sealed chambers per USDA APHIS protocols.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Secure APHIS PPQ Form 526 permit in advance; provide treatment efficacy certificates; ensure cylinders meet UN pressure vessel specs for hazardous gas import