2934.99.07.00 - Ethyl 2-[4-[(6-chloro-2-benzoxazolyl)oxy]- phenoxy]propanoate (Fenoxaprop-ethyl) 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 15.4¢/kg + 48.5% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 2934.99.07.00, specifically covers Ethyl 2-[4-[(6-chloro-2-benzoxazolyl)oxy]phenoxy]propanoate, more commonly known as Fenoxaprop-ethyl. This compound is a selective herbicide belonging to the aryloxyphenoxypropionate class, primarily used for post-emergence control of annual and perennial grasses in various broadleaf crops such as soybeans, cotton, and sugar beets. Its classification under "other heterocyclic compounds" signifies its complex organic structure featuring a heterocyclic ring system.
Distinguishing Fenoxaprop-ethyl from its sibling categories is crucial for accurate classification. While other entries in the 2934.99 subheadings also encompass diverse heterocyclic compounds, they include distinct chemical entities like Mycophenolate mofetil (an immunosuppressant), various thiadiazoles and benzoxazoles with different functional groups and applications, and 2,5-Diphenyloxazole (a scintillator). Fenoxaprop-ethyl's defining characteristic, for classification purposes, is its specific chemical structure and its primary function as an agrochemical herbicide.
As this node is a leaf node within the HTS classification system, it represents the most granular level for this particular chemical. Therefore, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level relies on the precise identification of the chemical compound and its designated CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number, ensuring it aligns exactly with the provided description and structural characteristics of Fenoxaprop-ethyl, and is not misclassified with structurally similar but functionally different chemical compounds.