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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If when imported in herbicidal formulations exceeding 50% active ingredient
Prepared herbicide mixtures shift to Chapter 38 headings for end-use pesticide products rather than pure compounds.
If not specifically designated as a pesticide
Non-pesticide pyrimidine compounds fall under the general 'other' subheading without pesticide specification.
If for certain halogenated derivatives without full heterocyclic classification
Some modified aromatic halogen compounds may classify under Chapter 29 acyclic or simpler structures if pyrimidine ring not predominant.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure shipment includes EPA Establishment Number and product label; use proper UN packaging for toxic solids
• Pitfall: Misdeclaring as non-pesticide chemical leads to penalties
• Confirm batch testing for compliance with tolerance levels
Related Products under HTS 2933.59.15.00
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.
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.