4-(4-Chloro-2-methylphenoxy)butyric acid
4-(4-Chloro-2-methylphenoxy)butyric acid is an aromatic carboxylic acid with an ether oxygen function, featuring a chloro-methylphenoxy group linked to a butyric acid chain. As a separate chemically defined organic compound used as a herbicide intermediate, it is classified under tariff item 2918.99.00 as an 'other' carboxylic acid derivative.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as part of a formulated herbicide for retail sale
Section VI Note 2 classifies retail-packaged pesticides under heading 38.08.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide the CAS number (94-81-5) and purity certificate on the customs invoice
• Verify whether a Pest Control Products Act registration applies
• Keep structural formula documentation for CBSA classification support
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