Mesotrione (2-(4-(methylsulfonyl)-2-nitrobenzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanedione) from China
Mesotrione is a triketone herbicide with aromatic benzoyl structure and nitrile-function groups, bleaching weeds in corn crops via HPPD inhibition. Fits HTS 2926.90.25.00 as other aromatic pesticide herbicide under Chapter 29 for chemically defined compounds. Synthetic mimic of natural leptospermone.
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
• Light-sensitive; specify opaque packaging
• Provide UV stability data
• Confirm no formulation solvents per Chapter 29 note (e)