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Mecoprop Free Acid 98% Technical from Japan

High-purity 98% mecoprop free acid serves as the reference standard for analytical chemistry and formulation quality control. HTS 2918.99.1400 covers this specific aromatic phenoxypropionic acid as a separate chemically defined organic compound. Minor impurities do not affect classification per chapter notes.

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

• Include HPLC chromatogram showing 4-chloro-2-methylphenoxypropionic acid peak purity

• Declare exact impurity profile for REACH registration in EU markets

• Store and ship under nitrogen blanket to prevent oxidative degradation