Phosalone Insecticide Active Ingredient
O,O-Diethyl S-[(6-chloro-2-oxobenzoxazolin-3(2H)-yl)methyl] phosphorodithioate, known as Phosalone, is an organophosphorus insecticide used for controlling pests on fruits, vegetables, and cotton. This specific aromatic heterocyclic pesticide is classified under HTS 2934.99.11.00 due to its chemical structure and explicit naming. Imported primarily as technical material for agricultural formulation.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If insecticide formulations containing phosalone as active ingredient
Insecticide preparations, even with single active ingredient, classified under heading 3808 when not pure technical material.
If classified primarily by organo-sulfur characteristics rather than heterocyclic structure
Organo-sulfur compounds in heading 2930 take precedence over heterocyclic classification per chapter notes.
If non-pesticidal phosphorodithioate heterocyclic compounds
Other pesticide-technical-grade heterocyclic compounds not specifically named go to 2934.99.37.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Requires EPA pesticide import approval; include manufacturing use product (MUP) registration number
• Technical grade must be ≥90% purity; contamination above 5% may trigger reclassification to Chapter 38
• Provide residue tolerance data for crops; common issue is missing Section 18 emergency exemption documentation
Related Products under HTS 2934.99.11.00
Bentazon Technical Grade Pesticide
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.
2-tert-Butyl-4-(2,4-Dichloro-5-Isopropoxyphenyl)-Δ²-1,3,4-Oxadiazolin-5-one Technical
This specific oxadiazolinone compound is a named pesticide under HTS 2934.99.11.00, featuring an aromatic heterocyclic structure with chlorine substitutions. Used in agricultural pest control formulations, it is imported as high-purity technical grade material. Classification follows Chapter 29 rules for chemically defined aromatic heterocycles specifically enumerated as pesticides.
Bentazon 95% Technical Powder
High-purity Bentazon technical powder at 95% minimum assay, specifically named under HTS 2934.99.11.00 as an aromatic heterocyclic pesticide. Used by formulators to produce aqueous or wettable powder herbicides for broadleaf weed control in cereals and legumes. Meets Chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined compounds without disqualifying additives.
Phosalone 90% Wettable Powder Concentrate
Phosalone technical grade at 90% purity in wettable powder form, classified under HTS 2934.99.11.00 due to its explicit naming as a heterocyclic pesticide. Controls chewing and sucking insects on pome fruits and cotton. The minimal dispersant content qualifies as chemically defined per Chapter 29 note 1(f).