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Alachlor is a chloroacetanilide herbicide widely used in corn and soybean production, and its import into the United States is governed by EPA under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), requiring active registration for any product intended for sale or distribution. The compound has faced regulatory scrutiny in multiple markets due to its environmental persistence and potential carcinogenicity, and the EU has banned its use, which affects the profile of available international suppliers. Trade professionals should verify current EPA registration status and any applicable tolerance or residue standards before arranging shipments, as the regulatory standing of alachlor has evolved over time. Admissibility and classification can be complex; consultation with a licensed customs broker is recommended.
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Alachlor must be registered under FIFRA before it can be imported for sale or distribution as a pesticide. Importers should confirm that the specific formulation or technical-grade material has a current, valid EPA registration number and that labeling meets EPA requirements. Unregistered pesticide imports are subject to refusal and may be re-exported or destroyed.
The EU's ban on alachlor has effectively removed European manufacturers from the supply chain for this herbicide, concentrating production in regions with less restrictive regulatory frameworks. US importers should conduct thorough due diligence on supplier manufacturing standards and ensure that imported technical material meets US purity and labeling specifications, as production practices can vary significantly across remaining source countries.
Subheading 8 of 8 in heading 2924
Subheading 292425 · $0 of $85.0M
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