Glufosinate-Ammonium Herbicide from Canada
Glufosinate-ammonium is the ammonium salt of 2-amino-4-[hydroxy(methyl)phosphonoyl]butanoic acid, a broad-spectrum contact herbicide used for post-emergence weed control in crops like corn and soybeans. It falls under HTS 2931.49.0010 as a non-halogenated organo-phosphorus derivative with the specific phosphonoyl structure defining glufosinate salts. This technical grade product is imported for formulation into commercial herbicide products.
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Import Tips
• Obtain EPA registration and import alerts for pesticide active ingredients; provide technical data sheets confirming glufosinate content
• Ensure proper labeling as hazardous material (UN 2815) with phosphonic acid group declarations for DOT compliance
• Verify purity >95% to avoid reclassification; common pitfall is contamination leading to mixture headings