Dinoseb Technical Grade Herbicide from China

Dinoseb (2-sec-butyl-4,6-dinitrophenol), a nitrated phenol derivative, is a contact herbicide used for pre-emergence control of weeds in crops like soybeans and onions. It falls under HTS 2908.91.00.00 as a chemically defined nitrated derivative of phenols. Typically supplied as a high-purity concentrate for agricultural formulation.

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

Obtain EPA registration and import permit prior to shipment as Dinoseb is a regulated pesticide

Provide detailed chemical purity analysis and CAS number (88-85-7) documentation to Customs

Ensure proper hazard labeling (UN 2765) and avoid common pitfalls like missing FIFRA compliance statements