Indole-3-Acetic Acid

Indole-3-acetic acid (auxin) contains a bicyclic structure with a pyrrole ring fused to benzene, featuring nitrogen hetero-atom only in the five-membered ring. Classified as modified aromatic under HTS 2933.99.82. Plant growth regulator used in agriculture.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan6.5%β€”6.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2939Higher: 16.5% vs 6.5%

If other vegetable alkaloids

Plant-extracted alkaloids may fall under 2939 if natural origin principal.

3808.94.10.00Higher: 31.5% vs 6.5%

If in plant growth regulator formulations

Disinfectants/plant regulators go to Chapter 38.

2918.30.10.00Higher: 40.8% vs 6.5%

If classified by carboxylic acid function

Oxygen function may govern if not heterocyclic principal.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ FIFRA labeling for pesticide use; stability data for acid form; avoid classification as hormone per 2937 note

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