Thiamethoxam Technical Pesticide from China

Thiamethoxam is a neonicotinoid insecticide containing a benzothiazole ring-system in its chemical structure, used for controlling piercing-sucking insects on crops. This technical grade product falls under HTS 2934.20.3500 as a pesticide derived from heterocyclic compounds with a benzothiazole ring. It is imported as the pure active ingredient for formulation into end-use products.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Obtain EPA registration and import alerts prior to shipment; unregistered pesticides face immediate detention

Provide detailed chemical composition and purity certificates to verify benzothiazole structure for classification

Ensure proper labeling with UN hazard class for toxic substances to avoid customs delays