Ziram Fungicide from China
Ziram is a dimethyl dithiocarbamate fungicide used primarily in agriculture for controlling fungal diseases on crops like fruits and vegetables. It falls under HTS 2930.20.90.50 as a dithiocarbamate compound, specifically zinc bis(dimethyldithiocarbamate), which is a separate chemically defined organo-sulfur compound per Chapter 29 notes. This classification applies to its pure chemical form or technical grade for formulation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify purity and ensure certificate of analysis confirms dithiocarbamate structure to avoid reclassification under pesticide mixtures (3808)
• Include EPA registration details if formulated; pure chemical imports require chemical safety data sheets (MSDS)