TMTD Tetramethylthiuram Disulfide from Japan
TMTD (tetramethylthiuram disulfide), synonymous with thiram, is an aromatic dithiocarbamate used both as a rubber accelerator and seed protectant. HTS 2930.20.20 covers it as 'other' aromatic due to its S-S linked dithiocarbamate structure. Commonly traded as 98% pure flakes or powder.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
6.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Dual-use documentation clarifying industrial vs agricultural end-use prevents reclassification
• Provide MSDS with flash point and decomposition data for proper hazard classification
• Ensure batch certificates confirm purity >95% to maintain Chapter 29 status