Bromoxynil Technical from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm phenol-OH priority over nitrile function per chapter notes
• EPA import notifications required for pesticide intermediates
• Pure isomer only; mixtures classify differently