Ethofumesate Technical Grade from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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