Fonofos Bulk Import for Insecticide Production from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use UN-approved packaging for toxic pesticides; include stabilizer composition per chapter notes
• Common issue: missing transport safety data, causing CBP holds