Ethofumesate Technical Grade from Germany
Ethofumesate, chemically 2-ethoxy-2,3-dihydro-3,3-dimethyl-5-benzofuranylmethanesulfonate, is a selective herbicide used for pre- and post-emergence control of grasses and broadleaf weeds in sugar beets and turf. It falls under HTS 2932.99.08.00 as an aromatic heterocyclic compound with oxygen hetero-atoms only, specifically classified as this pesticide due to its benzofuran structure.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA registration and import permit for pesticides; ensure technical grade purity >95% with certificate of analysis
• Verify chemical identity via GC-MS to avoid misclassification
• Label containers with UN hazard codes for transport