Atrazine
Atrazine is a chlorinated triazine herbicide containing a pyrimidine ring structure, used primarily for pre-emergent control of broadleaf and grassy weeds in crops like corn and sorghum. It falls under HTS 2933.59.1500 as an aromatic heterocyclic compound with a pyrimidine ring, specifically classified as a pesticide. This code covers such 'other' aromatic or modified aromatic pesticides not elsewhere specified.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing a piperazine ring instead of pyrimidine
Piperazine ring structures fall under the subsequent 'other' subheading in 2933.69 for non-pyrimidine nitrogen heterocycles.
If imported as a formulated herbicide product with inert ingredients
Formulations like emulsifiable concentrates or wettable powders are classified in Chapter 38 based on end-use as herbicides, not pure chemical compounds.
If lacking the specific pyrimidine ring but still a pesticide
Other heterocyclic pesticides without pyrimidine or piperazine rings go to 2932.99 provisions for broader nitrogen hetero-atom compounds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain EPA registration and provide pesticide labeling compliant with FIFRA; include safety data sheets for hazardous material transport
• Verify purity certificates to avoid reclassification as technical grade
• Common pitfall: failing to declare active ingredient concentration accurately
Related Products under HTS 2933.59.15.00
Simazine
Simazine is a selective triazine herbicide with a pyrimidine ring, applied to control weeds in crops such as citrus, wine grapes, and turf. Classified under HTS 2933.59.1500 due to its aromatic heterocyclic nature as a 'pesticide, aromatic or modified aromatic.' This subheading captures such chlorinated s-triazine compounds used in agriculture.
Prometryn
Prometryn is a methylthiolated s-triazine herbicide featuring a pyrimidine ring, effective against annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in cotton and potatoes. It is imported under HTS 2933.59.1500 as an 'other' aromatic pesticide with pyrimidine heteroatoms. The code applies to such selective pre- and post-emergence herbicides.
Terbacil
Terbacil is a uracil-based herbicide with a pyrimidine ring (hydrogenated form), used for weed control in sugarcane and strawberries. HTS 2933.59.1500 covers this as an aromatic or modified aromatic pesticide under pyrimidine compounds. Its selective soil-applied action fits the 'other pesticides' provision.
Bromacil
Bromacil, a uracil herbicide with pyrimidine ring structure, controls weeds in citrus groves and non-crop areas via soil persistence. Classified in HTS 2933.59.1500 for its aromatic heterocyclic pesticide nature under 'other' pyrimidine compounds. It matches chapter notes for chemically defined organic compounds used as pesticides.
Metribuzin
Metribuzin is an asymmetrical triazinone herbicide with pyrimidine ring, targeting broadleaf weeds and grasses in soybeans and potatoes. Under HTS 2933.59.1500 as 'other' aromatic pesticides with pyrimidine structure. Its classification follows chapter rules prioritizing last numerical heading for such compounds.