Pronamide Technical Grade

Pronamide, chemically known as 3,5-Dichloro-N-(1,1-dimethyl-2-propynyl)-benzamide, is a technical grade herbicide used primarily for pre-emergent control of grasses and broadleaf weeds in turf and certain crops. It falls under HTS 2924.29.28.00 as a specifically named aromatic cyclic amide-function compound of carbonic acid. This pure chemical form is imported for formulation into end-use pesticide products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3808.93.15.00Higher: 41.5% vs 25%

If imported as fully formulated herbicide ready for retail or agricultural application

Formulated herbicides containing pronamide as active ingredient are classified in Chapter 38 under pesticide preparations, not as pure chemical compounds.

2924.29.47.00Higher: 41.5% vs 25%

If imported in salt form rather than base amide

Amide salts are specifically classified under 2924.29.4700 per Chapter 29 notes on organic compound salts following the parent compound heading.

2930.90Lower: 13.7% vs 25%

If analyzed as organo-sulfur impurity-dominant despite primary amide function

Chapter notes exclude sulfonated derivatives from amide headings; significant sulfur content linked to carbon shifts to organo-sulfur compounds in 2930.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide EPA registration documents and purity certificates (typically >95%) to verify technical grade status and avoid reclassification as formulated product

Include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) detailing aromatic amide structure to confirm classification under Chapter 29 organic compounds

Ensure packaging meets UN hazardous materials standards for pesticide imports to prevent customs delays

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