4-(4-Chloro-2-methylphenoxy)butyric acid from Japan
This is a specific aromatic carboxylic acid with an additional oxygen function, featuring a chloro-methylphenoxy group linked to a butyric acid chain. It falls under HTS 2918.99.1800 as one of the explicitly named pesticides in the subcategory for aromatic acids with oxygen functions. Primarily used as a plant growth regulator in agricultural applications.
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
• Provide EPA registration documents and purity certificates to verify compliance with pesticide import regulations
• Ensure chemical identity matches exactly with the named compound; impurities over specified limits may shift classification
• Label containers with UN numbers for hazardous material transport and include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)