Mecoprop Technical Grade (2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid) from Japan
Mecoprop is a synthetic auxin herbicide classified as 2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid under HTS 2918.99.2015 due to its specific chemical structure as an aromatic carboxylic acid with additional oxygen function. It is used primarily as an active ingredient in post-emergence broadleaf weed control in turf and lawns.
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
• Obtain EPA registration and import permit prior to shipment; provide detailed chemical purity analysis and CAS number (93-72-1); ensure pesticide labeling complies with FIFRA regulations