Ferbam Technical Grade from Mexico
Ferbam, iron(III) dimethyldithiocarbamate, is a technical-grade dithiocarbamate fungicide used for seed treatment and crop protection. Classified under HTS 2930.20.90 as 'other' dithiocarbamates, it qualifies due to its organo-sulfur structure with sulfur-carbon bonds per Chapter 29 notes. It's a separate chemically defined organic compound.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Submit TSCA certification for new chemical import notifications if not pre-registered
• Ensure packaging meets UN standards for hazardous materials transport
• Avoid misdeclaration as fertilizer; specify fungicidal use to prevent Chapter 31 reclassification