2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid (2,4-D) from China
2,4-D is a chlorinated derivative of phenoxyacetic acid (heading 2912), widely used as a selective herbicide in agriculture. It qualifies for HTS 2913.00.50.00 as a halogenated derivative of heading 2912 carboxylic acids. This synthetic auxin disrupts plant growth in broadleaf weeds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA registration number and include product label compliant with FIFRA
• Declare exact purity (typically 98%+) and isomeric content; technical grade vs formulated