Fenbuconazole from Mexico
Fenbuconazole is a triazole fungicide featuring a 1H-1,2,4-triazole ring used against powdery mildew in fruits and vegetables. It fits HTS 2934.99.18.00 as an aromatic heterocyclic pesticide 'other,' satisfying Chapter 29's exclusion of sulfonated derivatives and inclusion of chemically defined salts. Imported as beige powder technical concentrate.
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
• Include stability data for triazole degradation during ocean transit
• CBP requires proof of US EPA tolerance establishment for food-contact crops
• Optical purity specification prevents isomer mixture reclassification