Fonofos Bulk Import for Insecticide Production from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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