Fonofos Technical Grade Pesticide from Germany
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.
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
• 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