Clopyralid (3,6-Dichloro-2-pyridinecarboxylic Acid) from China
Clopyralid is a picolinic acid herbicide with pyridine ring, carboxylic acid, and additional oxygen potential via derivatives, but pure form fits. Under HTS 2918.99.20 as aromatic pesticide (pyridine considered aromatic). Controls thistles and composites.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify heterocyclic aromatic status; pyridinecarboxylic acids stay in 2918 per notes
• Include stability data if stabilizers added per note 7(f)