Phosalone Insecticide Active Ingredient from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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