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%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
• 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