Mecoprop (MCPP) Technical Grade from Japan
Mecoprop, chemically 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propionic acid, is a synthetic auxin herbicide used for selective broadleaf weed control in turf and lawns. It falls under HTS 2918.99.1400 as a chemically defined aromatic carboxylic acid with additional oxygen function in the phenoxy group. This technical grade is the pure active ingredient before formulation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA registration number and provide pesticide import documentation including purity certificates
• Verify chemical identity via GC-MS analysis to confirm it matches 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propionic acid
• Include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and ensure packaging meets UN hazardous materials transport standards