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Malathion Technical Grade 96% from China

Malathion technical grade is a highly concentrated form of the organo-sulfur organophosphorus insecticide, specifically O,O-dimethyl dithiophosphoric acid diethyl mercaptide, used as the active ingredient in pesticide formulations. It falls under HTS 2930.90.42.00 as it is explicitly named in the tariff description for this subheading covering certain phosphorodithioate pesticides. This pure chemical compound is imported for dilution into end-use products like agricultural sprays.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

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 registration and provide pesticide import documentation including purity certificates to comply with FIFRA regulations

• Ensure proper labeling with UN hazard class 3.2 for flammable liquids and include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

• Verify concentration meets technical grade standards to avoid reclassification as formulated product under Chapter 38