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Bentazon Technical Grade Pesticide from Germany

3-Isopropyl-1H-2,1,3-benzothiadiazin-4(3H)-one 2,2-dioxide, commonly known as Bentazon, is a selective post-emergence herbicide used to control broadleaf weeds in crops like soybeans and rice. This aromatic heterocyclic compound falls under HTS 2934.99.11.00 as a specifically named pesticide in the 'other heterocyclic compounds' category. It is imported as technical grade active ingredient for formulation into commercial herbicide products.

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

EPA registration required; provide pesticide product label and safety data sheets (SDS) with import documentation

Ensure technical purity meets 95% minimum specification to avoid reclassification as mixtures under Chapter 38

Verify compliance with FIFRA import requirements; common pitfall is missing experimental use permit for R&D quantities