Ziram (Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate) from China
Ziram is the zinc salt of dimethyldithiocarbamic acid, used as a fungicide with metal directly linked via sulfur to carbon. Falls under HTS 2930.10.01.00 per Chapter note 5(C)(1) classifying inorganic salts of organic compounds with the organic component. Common in orchard crop protection.
Duty Rate — China → United States
16.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide metal content analysis to confirm salt structure; check EU MRLs for residue limits
• Store in cool, dry conditions to prevent decomposition