9902.04.42 - Methyl N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-N-(methoxyacetyl)-D-alaninate (Metalaxyl-M and L-Metalaxyl) (CAS Nos. 70630-17-0 and 69516-34-3) (provided for in subheading 2924.29.47)

This HTS category, 9902.04.42, specifically classifies Methyl N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-N-(methoxyacetyl)-D-alaninate, also known by its trade names Metalaxyl-M and L-Metalaxyl. This compound is a specific fungicide, often used for agricultural purposes to control plant diseases caused by oomycete fungi. The inclusion of CAS numbers (70630-17-0 and 69516-34-3) provides precise chemical identification for import and export verification. This classification is crucial for ensuring compliance with regulations pertaining to the import of such agricultural chemicals.

Given that this is a leaf node within Chapter 99, it does not have further subcategories. Its parent context, Chapter 99, is reserved for temporary legislation, temporary modifications, and special provisions, including those enacted pursuant to trade agreements and Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act. Therefore, the inclusion of Metalaxyl-M within this chapter signifies a specific, potentially temporary, regulatory treatment beyond its standard chemical classification. This differs from sibling categories at the root of the HTS, which typically cover broad classes of goods like live animals or agricultural products, each with their own established tariff treatments. The unique placement of this item underscores its specific import requirements or restrictions.