2918.99.18.00/p-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid/Japan

p-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid from Japan

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 — 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%

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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