4-CPA (4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid) from China
4-CPA is a plant growth regulator and herbicide, an aromatic phenoxyacetic acid with chlorine substitution, used for celery and tobacco defoliation. Under HTS 2918.99.2050 as an aromatic pesticide with carboxylic acid and ether oxygen functions. Complies with Chapter 29 scope for chemically defined pesticide compounds.
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
• Include phytosanitary certificate if dual use as growth regulator in agriculture
• Document stability data as it may require stabilizer per Chapter Note 1(f)
• Watch for bulk vs packaged; retail packs may shift to Chapter 38