Desmedipham Technical Grade Pesticide from Germany
Desmedipham is a chemical compound classified as 3-ethoxy carbonyl amino phenyl-N-phenyl carbamate, used primarily as a selective herbicide for post-emergence control of broadleaf weeds in sugar beet crops. It falls under HTS 2924.29.43.00 as a specific aromatic cyclic carbamate pesticide explicitly named in the tariff heading for carboxyamide-function compounds. This technical grade is the pure active ingredient imported for formulation into end-use products.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA registration and import alerts for pesticide active ingredients; ensure material safety data sheets (MSDS) accompany shipments
• Verify purity levels to avoid reclassification as mixtures under Chapter 38
• Label clearly as hazardous material for transport compliance