(R)-Haloxyfop-P-butyl Herbicidal Intermediate from Japan
This pure (R)-enantiomer of the named propanoate compound is imported as a key synthetic intermediate for enantiopure graminicide herbicides targeting ACCase inhibition in grasses. HTS 2933.99.0100 applies precisely to this chemically defined aromatic nitrogen-heterocyclic compound. Typically packaged in 200kg drums for industrial formulation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide MSDS and stability data for long-sea voyages; ensure child-resistant packaging if stabilizers added
• Common pitfall: misdeclaration as racemate leading to wrong HTS