Metham Sodium (Sodium Methyldithiocarbamate) from Japan
Metham sodium is the sodium salt of methyldithiocarbamic acid, a soil fumigant with dithiocarbamate structure. HTS 2930.10.01.00 covers it as a dithiocarbamate salt per Chapter note 5(C). Used for nematode control in agriculture.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Require fumigation certificate for ag imports; monitor pH as unstable in acid
• Use UN2677 hazmat labeling