HS Code:
Mixtures of 1-(2-methylcyclohexyl)-3-phenylurea, commonly known as Siduron (CAS No. 1982-49-6), and inert ingredients fall under HS Code 3808.93.15. Siduron is a selective herbicide primarily used for controlling annual grasses in turf and ornamental plants. Products under this category are classified as herbicides, anti-sprouting products, and plant-growth regulators, often used in agricultural and landscaping applications. This category is part of the broader chemical and pesticide trade, which is heavily regulated due to environmental and health concerns.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $50 million USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database and ITC Trade Map
$20 million USD
40% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$10 million USD
20% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$8 million USD
16% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$5 million USD
10% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$3 million USD
6% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
10% (imposed by certain developing countries with protective agricultural policies)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like USMCA and EU single market)
Rising demand for selective herbicides in turf management
Increased exports from major producers like the US to regions with growing golf course and landscaping industries
2021-2022
Shift toward eco-friendly and bio-based alternatives
Potential decline in demand for chemical herbicides like Siduron as regulations tighten and consumer preferences change
2020-2023
Growth in precision agriculture
Increased adoption of targeted herbicide applications, sustaining demand for specialized products like Siduron mixtures
2019-2022
The European Union initiated a review of Siduron's environmental impact, potentially leading to stricter usage guidelines or partial bans.
June 2023
Possible reduction in EU market access for exporters, redirecting trade to less regulated regions like Southeast Asia.
A new bilateral agreement reduced tariffs on agricultural chemicals, including Siduron mixtures, boosting trade between the two countries.
March 2023
Increased export opportunities for US manufacturers and higher competition for Chinese domestic producers.
Major agrochemical companies introduced new Siduron-based formulations with reduced environmental toxicity, aiming to meet stricter regulations.
September 2022
Potential market expansion in regions with stringent pesticide laws, sustaining demand for Siduron products.