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Mecoprop Free Acid 98% Technical Powder

High-purity 98% mecoprop free acid powder, chemically defined as 2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid, falls under HTS 2918.99.2015 as an aromatic pesticide compound with carboxylic acid and ether oxygen functions. Used in manufacturing selective herbicide formulations for turf management.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+20.0%26.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2918.99.47.00Higher: 112.5% vs 26.5%

If triethylamine salts of this acid

Specific amine salts of phenoxyacetic acids have dedicated statistical reporting numbers.

3808.93.50Higher: 42.5% vs 26.5%

If when containing <95% active ingredient

Herbicide mixtures with reduced technical purity move to formulation categories.

2924.29.47.00Higher: 44% vs 26.5%

If classified by carboxamide function if misidentified

Incorrect functional group identification shifts to nitrogen heterocyclic compounds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Certify dust-free packaging to prevent anti-dusting agent classification changes; include REACH/TSCA compliance statements; test for heavy metal contaminants per pesticide standards