Dicamba (3,6-dichloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid) from China
Dicamba is an aromatic benzoic acid herbicide with a methoxy oxygen function, effective against broadleaf weeds in soybeans and cotton. It qualifies for HTS 2918.99.2050 as an 'other' aromatic pesticide carboxylic acid per Chapter 29 notes on oxygen functions. The pure technical grade is imported as a separate chemically defined compound.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide GC-MS analysis certificate confirming >95% purity to meet 'separate compound' requirements
• Comply with TSCA import certification and notify EPA 10 days prior for new chemical review if applicable
• Use correct CAS number (1918-00-9) on all docs to avoid customs holds