Carbonyl Sulfide from China

Carbonyl sulfide (COS) is a colorless, poisonous gas used as a pesticide fumigant and chemical intermediate. It is classified in HTS 2811.19.61 as an other inorganic oxygen compound of carbon and sulfur (nonmetals), per Chapter note exclusions from 2853. Distinct from carbon oxysulfide in notes.

Duty Rate — China → United States

39.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Label as UN2204 with asphyxiant warnings and gas-specific monitors

Provide GHS sheets confirming <1ppm H2S impurity

Obtain FIFRA registration if for pesticide use post-import