Dicamba Technical Acid from China
Dicamba is a chlorinated benzoic acid herbicide, a halogenated derivative of aromatic hydrocarbons used for broadleaf weed control in crops like soybeans. Classified under HTS 2903.99.30.00 for its pesticide use and chemical definition as a chlorinated aromatic compound per Chapter 29 notes. Technical grade is the active ingredient before salt formation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide stability data and stabilizers list if added, as allowed under Chapter 29 note (f)
• Ensure documentation distinguishes acid form from commercial dimethylamine salt
• Monitor USDA APHIS permits for agricultural pesticide imports