Fluoroxypyr-meptyl ester from China
Fluoroxypyr-meptyl is the methylheptyl ester of fluoroxypyr, an aromatic pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide for grassy and broadleaf weeds. Though an ester, Chapter Note 5(A) classifies it with the later-heading acid (2918) as a pesticide. HTS 2918.99.2050 covers this 'other' aromatic pesticide form.
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
• Specify ester form and acid equivalent on invoice; esters follow acid heading per notes
• Confirm no solvent addition beyond transport needs to stay in Chapter 29
• EPA experimental use permit may be needed for certain formulations