Phosalone Insecticide Active Ingredient from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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