Ziram Fungicide from Japan
Ziram, a zinc dimethyldithiocarbamate, is used as a protectant fungicide for fruits, nuts, and vegetables against diseases like anthracnose. It qualifies for HTS 2930.20.9010 due to its dithiocarbamate structure and pesticidal application as an organo-sulfur compound. Supplied in dust or wettable powder forms with anti-caking agents.
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 product meets TSCA inventory requirements alongside FIFRA
• Provide stability test certificates for transport
• Avoid classifying as fertilizer to prevent reclassification