Technical grade p-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid 98%
High-purity technical grade version of p-chlorophenoxyacetic acid with minor impurities, used as herbicide intermediate. Falls under HTS 2918.99.1800 as explicitly named pesticide; chapter notes allow impurities. Essential for synthesizing plant growth regulators.
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If impurity content exceeds 5% or contains formulants
Prepared chemical binders or mixtures shift to chapter 38.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certificate of Analysis must specify impurity levels below 2% to maintain chapter 29 classification
• Declare as 'pesticide technical material' on commercial invoice for proper CBP processing
Related Products under HTS 2918.99.18.00
4-(4-Chloro-2-methylphenoxy)butyric acid
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.
p-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid
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.
2-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)propionic acid
This chlorinated aromatic acid with oxygen function, also called 2,4-DP, acts as a selective herbicide for broadleaf weed control. Explicitly named in HTS 2918.99.1800 under pesticides for aromatic carboxylic acids with additional oxygen. It mimics plant hormones to disrupt growth.
Mecoprop-p (4-(4-Chloro-2-methylphenoxy)butyric acid enantiomer)
The herbicidally active enantiomer of 4-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)butyric acid, used in selective weed control formulations. Classifies under HTS 2918.99.1800 as the specifically named pesticide compound despite stereospecificity. Meets chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined aromatic oxygen-function acids.