Fonofos Technical Grade Pesticide

Pure O-Ethyl-S-phenylethylphosphono-thiolothionate (fonofos), a chemically defined organo-sulfur compound used as an active ingredient in organophosphate insecticides. It falls under HTS 2930.90.4310 as a specific pesticide listed in the organo-sulfur compounds heading, meeting chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined organic compounds with sulfur directly linked to carbon.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3808.93.15.00Same rate: 41.5%

If formulated as herbicide, insecticide, or fungicide containing fonofos as active ingredient

Pesticide preparations with active ingredients like fonofos are classified under Chapter 38 heading 3808, not as pure compounds in Chapter 29.

2931.90.30.00Same rate: 41.5%

If containing organo-phosphorus compounds without qualifying sulfur linkage

Organo-inorganic compounds with phosphorus but not meeting organo-sulfur criteria shift to heading 2931 per chapter notes excluding sulfonated derivatives.

2903.99.80.01Lower: 15.5% vs 41.5%

If classified primarily as halogenated or sulfur-containing hydrocarbon derivative

If the compound's structure emphasizes hydrocarbon base with sulfur over organo-sulfur function, it may fall under earlier acyclic hydrocarbon derivatives in 2903.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain EPA registration and import approval prior to shipment as fonofos is a restricted pesticide; provide detailed chemical purity certificates and SDS sheets

Verify compliance with TSCA and FIFRA; common pitfall is inadequate residue testing documentation