p-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid from Germany
Also known as 4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid, this is an aromatic carboxylic acid with oxygen function used as a synthetic auxin in herbicides. It is explicitly listed under HTS 2918.99.1800 in the pesticides subcategory for aromatic acids. Commonly employed for weed control in crop production.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit detailed chemical analysis confirming >98% purity to avoid reclassification as a mixture
• Comply with FIFRA requirements by registering as a pesticide active ingredient with U.S
• EPA prior to import
• Use proper HazMat packaging and declarations due to its corrosive and toxic properties