2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid (2,4-D) Technical Grade from China
Pure 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid in technical grade form, a synthetic auxin herbicide used for broadleaf weed control in agriculture. It falls under HTS 2918.99.2010 as an aromatic carboxylic acid with additional oxygen function, specifically listed as 2,4-D acid. This chemical is the active ingredient in many herbicide formulations for crops like corn and wheat.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA registration and import permit prior to shipment as it's a restricted pesticide; ensure proper labeling with UN number for dangerous goods transport
• Verify purity certificates to meet 98% minimum technical grade standards
• Common pitfall: failing to declare as pesticide leading to FDA vs EPA jurisdiction issues