Methiram Fungicide Active from Japan
Methiram, a polymeric dimethyl dithiocarbamate with aromatic structure, functions as a protective fungicide for vegetables and ornamentals. Falls under HTS 2930.20.20.50 as an 'other' aromatic dithiocarbamate per Chapter 29 notes on chemically defined compounds. Distinguish from formulated products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• Submit GC-MS analysis confirming >95% purity for technical grade classification
• Declare if contains stabilizers per Chapter 29 note (f); improper additives may shift to Chapter 38
• Monitor REACH compliance documentation for EU-origin material affecting US import