Bromoxynil Technical

Bromoxynil (3,5-dibromo-4-hydroxybenzonitrile) is a nitrile-substituted brominated phenol herbicide intermediate. Falls under HTS 2908.99.80.00 as halogenated phenol derivative despite nitrile group, per classification priority rules. Used in agricultural chemical synthesis.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2926.90.43.00Lower: 31.5% vs 40.5%

If classified by nitrile function

Nitrile compounds sometimes take precedence over phenol classification.

3808.93.15.00Higher: 41.5% vs 40.5%

If herbicide formulations

End-use pesticide products containing bromoxynil in Chapter 38.

2933.39.61Lower: 6.5% vs 40.5%

If heterocyclic structure interpretation

Nitrile ring systems may qualify as heterocycles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm phenol-OH priority over nitrile function per chapter notes

EPA import notifications required for pesticide intermediates

Pure isomer only; mixtures classify differently

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Pentachlorophenol

Pentachlorophenol is a fully chlorinated derivative of phenol used historically as a wood preservative. Classified under HTS 2908.99.80.00 due to its multiple halogen substitutions making it a complex derivative per chapter notes. Now primarily an industrial chemical intermediate.

2,4,6-Trichlorophenol

Trichlorophenol with chlorines at positions 2,4,6 is a key intermediate for fungicides and dyes. Classified in HTS 2908.99.80.00 as a multi-halogenated phenol derivative listed in note 3. The multiple substitutions prevent classification in simpler headings.

Dinocap Technical (2-(2-methylheptyl)-4,6-dinitrophenyl crotonate)

Dinocap contains a dinitrophenol core esterified with crotonic acid, classified by the phenol parent under chapter note 5(A). HTS 2908.99.80.00 covers this complex nitrated, alkylated phenol derivative. Fungicide intermediate.

4-Hexylresorcinol

4-Hexylresorcinol is an alkyl-substituted dihydroxybenzene (resorcinol derivative) used as antiseptic. Though not halogenated, falls under HTS 2908.99.80.00 per U.S. note 3 listing for specific phenol-alcohol derivatives. Pharmaceutical applications.

2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic Acid (2,4,5-T)

2,4,5-T contains a trichlorophenoxy group attached to acetic acid, classified with the halogenated phenol parent structure. HTS 2908.99.80.00 per note 3 for such derivatives. Historical herbicide component.

2,4-Dichlorophenol

2,4-Dichlorophenol is a halogenated derivative of phenol with two chlorine atoms attached to the benzene ring. It falls under HTS 2908.99.80.00 as a halogenated phenol derivative described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, typically covering specific compounds listed for statistical reporting. Commonly used as an intermediate in pesticide and pharmaceutical synthesis.