Fonofos Bulk Import for Insecticide Production from China
Bulk drums of O-Ethyl-S-phenylethylphosphono-thiolothionate (fonofos) with added anti-dusting agent for safe industrial transport, as a pure organo-sulfur pesticide. Covered by HTS 2930.90.4310 and chapter note (g) allowing identification aids without changing general use classification.
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
• Use UN-approved packaging for toxic pesticides; include stabilizer composition per chapter notes
• Common issue: missing transport safety data, causing CBP holds