Mecoprop Ammonium Salt from Germany
Ammonium mecoprop [ammonium 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propionate] provides volatility control in herbicide formulations for turf applications. Classified under HTS 2918.99.1400 per Chapter 29 note on organic salts of acid-function compounds. The ammonium counterion maintains classification with the parent carboxylic acid.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Calculate import value based on free acid equivalent weight, not salt molecular weight
• Provide ammonia emission data if required for environmental impact assessments
• Ensure drum linings compatible with ammonium salt to prevent corrosion