Clopyralid from Japan
Clopyralid is a picolinic acid herbicide selective for broadleaf weeds in turf and cereals. Its pyridine carboxylic acid structure qualifies as aromatic heterocyclic under HTS 2934.99.1500. Known for excellent crop selectivity and residual soil activity.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%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
• Declare as clopyralid technical (free acid) versus alkanolamine salts
• Include crop rotation restriction data (up to 18 months for sensitive crops)
• Verify packaging integrity to prevent pesticide residue contamination