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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Require fumigation certificate for ag imports; monitor pH as unstable in acid
• Use UN2677 hazmat labeling