Trifluralin Technical Grade from China
Trifluralin, chemically N-Ethyl-N-(2-methyl-2-propenyl)-2,6-dinitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzenamine, is the pure active ingredient used in herbicide formulations. It falls under HTS 2921.43.22.00 as an aromatic monoamine derivative (toluidine derivative) per Chapter 29 notes for chemically defined organic compounds. Primarily employed to inhibit root growth in pre-emergent weed control.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificate (typically >95%) to confirm technical grade classification; obtain EPA registration for pesticide import; ensure proper UN-approved packaging for hazardous nitro compounds to avoid transport delays