2-Chloro-4,5-difluoro-β-oxobenzenepropanoic acid, ethyl ester (technical grade)

Technical grade of the specifically named halogenated aromatic β-keto ester in HTS 2918.30.1500, used in agrochemical synthesis. Qualifies due to precise matching of chemical definition and absence of other oxygen functions per chapter provisions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2930.90Lower: 13.7% vs 35%

If containing sulfur directly linked to carbon

Organo-sulfur compounds shift to heading 2930 per chapter note excluding sulfonated derivatives from other headings.

2918.21Lower: 16.5% vs 35%

If for the corresponding free acid form

Free carboxylic acids without ester group classify in 2918.21, prior to ester provisions.

3808.94.50Lower: 30% vs 35%

If formulated as pesticide intermediate > specific purity

Pesticide products/herbicides containing this as active ingredient classify in Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Comply with EPA TSCA import certification; attach for all containers

Refrigerated shipping (<10°C) required—document temperature logs

Avoid reclass to 2918.90 by providing structural formula confirmation