Propineb Fungicide from Japan
Propineb is a polymeric zinc propylenebis(dithiocarbamate) fungicide for downy mildew and blight control in potatoes and cucurbits. Classified under HTS 2930.20.9010 for its dithiocarbamate pesticidal nature within organo-sulfur compounds. Imported as dispersible granules.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%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
• Ensure FIFRA labeling in English for US entry
• Test for heavy metal impurities
• Common error: Classifying under general fungicides without chemical specificity