Metham Sodium
Metham sodium (sodium methyldithiocarbamate) is a soil fumigant and nematicide used in agriculture. It qualifies under HTS 2930.20.90.50 as an 'other' dithiocarbamate, an organo-sulfur compound with direct sulfur-carbon bonds as defined in Chapter 29 notes. Typically imported as aqueous solution within allowable solvent limits.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If concentration exceeds pure compound standards or with formulants
Commercial pesticide formulations with safety additives classify under disinfectants/nematicides in heading 3808.
If sodium salt emphasized over organic function
Inorganic sodium salts of organic compounds may classify in Chapter 28 if inorganic nature predominates.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm solvent content <50% to stay under Chapter 29 note (e); higher requires Chapter 38 classification
• Include fumigant-specific EPA import notifications 10 days prior
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Ferbam Technical Grade
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Disodium Ethylenebisdithiocarbamate
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Tetramethylthiuram Monosulfide
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Thiram Rubber Accelerator
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