Dicamba (3,6-dichloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid) from China
Dicamba is an aromatic benzoic acid herbicide with nitrile-function derivatives, used for post-emergent control of broadleaf weeds in soybeans and cotton. Classified under HTS 2926.90.25.00 as an 'other' aromatic herbicide pesticide per Chapter 29 notes for chemically defined organic compounds. Its synthetic structure fits the nitrile-function compounds hierarchy.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Require EPA pesticide import notification; provide technical grade certificates
• Check for restricted use designation affecting import quotas
• Ensure manifests specify 'technical grade' to avoid Chapter 38 formulation classification