Captan Fungicide from China
Captan is an aromatic nitrile-function compound used as a protective fungicide for fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals. It falls under HTS 2926.90.21.00 as a pesticide fungicide derived from tetrahydrophthalimide with a nitrile group, fitting Chapter 29's scope for chemically defined organic compounds used in plant protection.
Duty Rate — China → United States
19%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify EPA registration and provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS); ensure labeling meets FIFRA requirements to avoid customs holds
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as non-aromatic if impure