HS Code:
Dinoseb (ISO) and its salts fall under the Harmonized System (HS) Code 2918.99, which covers carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their derivatives. Dinoseb is a chemical compound primarily used as a herbicide and pesticide. Due to its high toxicity and environmental concerns, its use has been heavily restricted or banned in many countries. As a result, global trade in Dinoseb and its salts is limited and highly regulated, with trade primarily occurring for research purposes or in regions where usage is still permitted under strict conditions.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $1.2 million USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database and International Trade Centre (ITC)
$450,000 USD
37.5% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$300,000 USD
25.0% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
$200,000 USD
16.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$150,000 USD
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$100,000 USD
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
10% (imposed by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements or for research purposes in select countries)
Declining demand due to global bans
Reduced trade volumes as many countries phase out usage in favor of safer alternatives
2020-2022
Shift to research and development use
Limited trade sustained by demand for small quantities in scientific studies and chemical analysis
2021-2022
Increased regulatory scrutiny
Higher compliance costs and barriers to trade due to stringent environmental regulations
2019-2022
The European Union has updated its REACH regulations to further restrict the import and use of Dinoseb and its salts, allowing only specific research exemptions.
January 2023
Significant reduction in trade to EU countries, redirecting limited exports to other regions.
Several agrochemical companies have launched safer herbicide alternatives, further diminishing the market for Dinoseb.
September 2022
Accelerated decline in global trade volumes as demand shifts to alternative products.
Despite global restrictions, China has ramped up production of Dinoseb for export to regions with less stringent regulations.
March 2022
Slight increase in trade volume from China, though overall market remains niche and heavily monitored.