Clopyralid (3,6-dichloro-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid) from Japan
Clopyralid is a picolinic acid herbicide, aromatic pyridinecarboxylic with chlorine, for perennial weed control in turf. Fits HTS 2918.99.2050 as other aromatic pesticide carboxylic acid with oxygen function. Chapter notes place esters/salts with the acid.
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
• Purity assay via HPLC required; impurities <5% for chapter eligibility
• Mark as 'pesticide technical material' to affirm classification