Fomesafen Technical Grade from Germany
Fomesafen (5-[2-Chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]-N-(methylsulfonyl)-2-nitrobenzamide) is a selective contact herbicide used primarily for post-emergence control of broadleaf weeds in soybean and snap bean crops. This sulfonamide compound falls under HTS 2935.90.13.00 as it is specifically named in the tariff description for sulfonamides. It is typically imported as a technical grade active ingredient for formulation into commercial herbicide products.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• EPA registration required prior to import; ensure FIFRA compliance with product labeling and residue tolerances
• Provide Certificate of Analysis confirming ≥95% purity and absence of restricted impurities