p-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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