Ziram Fungicide from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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)