Lethal Ovitox Thiocyanate Insecticide from China
Lethal Ovitox is a thiocyanate-based pesticide containing 2-(octylthio)ethanol used for controlling mosquito larvae in stagnant water. It falls under HTS 2930.90.30.00 as a thiocyanate organo-sulfur compound specifically formulated as a pesticide. The active ingredient disrupts insect nervous systems through contact action.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Obtain EPA pesticide registration and provide product label with active ingredient concentration for customs clearance
• Include Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) detailing thiocyanate toxicity and environmental hazard classifications
• Verify FIFRA compliance; unregistered pesticides face seizure at port