Dicamba (3,6-Dichloro-2-methoxybenzoic Acid) from Japan
Dicamba is a benzoic acid derivative with additional oxygen (methoxy) function, halogenated, used as a broad-spectrum herbicide. It qualifies for HTS 2918.99.20 as an aromatic pesticide, being chemically defined without exclusions. Primarily applied post-emergence in crops like soybeans.
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
• Submit Safety Data Sheet (SDS) verifying it's the technical acid grade for proper heading
• Confirm aromatic structure via CAS number (1918-00-9) to avoid aliphatic misclassification