Captan Fungicide from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
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
• 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