4-CPA (4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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