Fluometuron 98% Powder from China

Fluometuron is a urea-based aromatic herbicide (cyclic amide derivative) for controlling broadleaf weeds in cotton and sugarcane. Classified under HTS 2924.21.1600 as an 'other' pesticide ureine, it is a chemically pure organic compound per Chapter 29 notes. Typically imported as high-purity technical material for downstream formulation.

Duty Rate — China → United States

31.5%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Obtain FIFRA import permit and residue analysis certificates

Avoid bulk packaging without stabilizers, as anti-caking agents are allowed only if for transport per Chapter notes

Pitfall: contamination claims trigger quarantine