Diphenyl Ether Herbicide Intermediate from Japan
4-Nitrophenyl phenyl ether serves as intermediate for diphenyl ether class herbicides like acifluorfen. Classifies under HTS 2909.30.30.00 as pesticide aromatic ether derivative. High-purity for agrochemical synthesis.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• TSCA premanufacture notice often required; provide synthesis pathway documentation
• Nitro compound requires grounding for static prevention
• Consider drawback programs for re-exported finished herbicides