4-Chlorophenoxyacetic Acid from China
A monochlorinated derivative of phenoxyacetic acid from heading 2912, used as a herbicide intermediate and plant growth regulator. Falls under 2913.00.50.00 due to halogen substitution on the phenoxy ring of a heading 2912 product. Primarily an agricultural chemical intermediate.
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
• Provide NMR/GC certificate confirming 4-chloro isomer (not 2,4-D mixture)
• TSCA notification required; ensure <1% 2,4-D impurity to maintain classification
• Avoid bulk packaging confusion with formulated products (heading 3808)