HS Code:
Mixtures containing 5-(2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)-2-nitrobenzoic acid, commonly known as Acifluorfen MUP (CAS No. 62476-59-9), fall under HS Code 3808.93.15. This category includes herbicides, anti-sprouting products, and plant-growth regulators with Acifluorfen as a primary active ingredient. Acifluorfen is a selective herbicide used primarily in agriculture to control broadleaf weeds in crops such as soybeans, peanuts, and rice. It functions by inhibiting protoporphyrinogen oxidase, leading to plant cell membrane disruption. This chemical is often formulated into mixtures for enhanced efficacy and is traded globally as part of agrochemical supply chains.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $150 million USD
Data from 2022
Source
UN Comtrade Database and ITC Trade Map
$60 million USD
40% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$30 million USD
20% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$20 million USD
13.3% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$15 million USD
10% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$10 million USD
6.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
10% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as USMCA and EU trade pacts)
Rising demand for selective herbicides
Increased trade volume due to growing agricultural needs in developing countries, particularly for soybean and rice cultivation.
2021-2022
Shift towards sustainable agriculture
Pressure to develop eco-friendly formulations of Acifluorfen, leading to R&D investments and potential trade shifts towards greener alternatives.
2020-2022
Supply chain disruptions
COVID-19 related disruptions and geopolitical tensions have caused temporary shortages and price volatility in the global market.
2020-2021
The European Union conducted a comprehensive review of Acifluorfen-based products under the REACH framework, leading to stricter usage guidelines.
March 2023
Potential reduction in EU imports as manufacturers adapt to new compliance standards.
Phase One trade agreement between the US and China included provisions to reduce tariffs on agrochemicals, boosting Acifluorfen exports from the US to China.
January 2022
Increased trade volume between the two countries, with China becoming a larger market for US producers.
Brazil's agricultural sector expansion has driven higher demand for herbicides like Acifluorfen to support soybean production.
July 2022
Sustained growth in imports to Brazil, positioning it as a key market for exporters.