Folpet Technical Grade Powder from China
Technical grade folpet powder (≥97% purity) serves as the active ingredient in fungicide formulations for greenhouse and field crops. Its aromatic phthalimide structure with sulfur-carbon bonds qualifies it for HTS 2930.90.1000 as a pure organo-sulfur pesticide compound. Essential for manufacturing protective agricultural sprays.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• COA must certify ≥97% folpet content for Chapter 29 classification; lower purity goes to Chapter 38
• Declare intended pesticide manufacturing use to avoid general chemical classification
• Comply with TSCA import requirements for new chemical substances if unregistered