2918.18.00.00 - Chlorobenzilate (ISO)

This classification, HTS 2918.18.00.00, specifically covers Chlorobenzilate (ISO), a compound falling under the broader category of carboxylic acids with an alcohol function but no other oxygen function. Chlorobenzilate is an organic chemical notable for its acaricidal properties, commonly used as a pesticide. Its unique chemical structure, characterized by the presence of both chlorine atoms and ester groups derived from carboxylic acids and alcohols, places it within this specific tariff line.

Within the group of carboxylic acids with an alcohol function, this subcategory is distinguished by the presence of the specific chemical compound Chlorobenzilate. It differs from sibling categories such as lactic acid (2918.11), tartaric acid (2918.12.00.00), and citric acid (2918.14.00.00) due to its chemical composition and intended use. While those siblings are common organic acids with various applications in food, pharmaceuticals, and industrial processes, Chlorobenzilate is primarily identified by its pesticidal function and distinct chlorinated aromatic structure.

As HTS 2918.18.00.00 represents a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level is determined by the precise identification of Chlorobenzilate (ISO) as the imported or exported chemical substance. The defining characteristic for classification within this code is the presence of Chlorobenzilate itself, irrespective of its specific salt or ester forms, as the primary product.