Nortron Herbicide Technical Powder

Nortron is the trade name for technical grade 2-ethoxy-2,3-dihydro-3,3-dimethyl-5-benzofuranylmethanesulfonate in powder form, a contact herbicide for sedge and grass control in beets. It matches HTS 2932.99.08.00 exactly as the specified aromatic oxygen-heterocyclic pesticide.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2932.99Same rate: 41.5%

If minor impurities exceed Chapter note tolerances

Other aromatic heterocyclic compounds with oxygen only, not specifically named, use the residual subheading.

3808.91Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

If insecticides rather than herbicides

If pesticidal use shifts to insect control, it may fall under different pesticide subheadings in 3808.

2915.90.50Lower: 28.8% vs 41.5%

If classified by sulfonate ester function

Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid esters could apply if heterocyclic ring not considered principal.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide pesticide residue analysis and stability data; ensure dust-free packaging to meet anti-dusting note (g)

Register with USDA APHIS for agricultural imports

Watch for stabilizer additions that could trigger reclassification