2,4-D Butoxyethyl Ester (2,4-D BEE) from Japan
Butoxyethyl ester of 2,4-D used in low-volatility herbicide formulations for pasture and rangeland weed control. Falls under HTS 2918.99.2010 as an ester of the specified aromatic acid per chapter note (A) on ester classification. Provides effective control of thistles and brush species.
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%
Import Tips
• Certify ester purity >95% with GC-MS analysis; obtain FIFRA import alerts clearance
• Package in UN-approved 5H1 drums with child-resistant closures
• Pitfall: volatility testing required for aerial application formulations