4-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)butyric Acid (2,4-DB)
2,4-DB is a selective herbicide, an aromatic carboxylic acid with ether oxygen linkage, used on legumes and soybeans. It fits HTS 2918.99.20 as an 'other' pesticide, chemically defined per chapter (a). Metabolizes to 2,4-D in plants.
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If as emulsifiable concentrate
Any pesticide preparation with solvents exceeds pure compound scope.
If non-aromatic analogs
Aliphatic chain length determines aromatic vs non-aromatic separation.
If the acid chloride derivative
Halides of carboxylic acids classified with parent per note 5(E).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide GC/MS analysis confirming >95% purity to meet 'chemically defined' criterion
• Register with EPA as pesticide active ingredient prior to import
• Watch for anti-dusting additives; note 7(g) allows if not rendering specific use
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Dicamba (3,6-Dichloro-2-methoxybenzoic Acid)
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Mecoprop (2-(2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxy)propanoic Acid)
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Clopyralid (3,6-Dichloro-2-pyridinecarboxylic Acid)
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Fluoroxypyr (4-Amino-3,6-dichloro-2-pyridinecarboxylic Acid)
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Picloram (4-Amino-3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinecarboxylic Acid)
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