Maneb Active Ingredient from Germany
Maneb, manganese ethylenebis(dithiocarbamate), serves as the pure active ingredient in fungicidal formulations for turf and vegetable protection. It is classified in HTS 2930.20.90 as an 'other' dithiocarbamate organo-sulfur compound meeting Chapter 29 criteria for separate chemically defined compounds. The structure features direct S-C linkages essential for this heading.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide detailed CoA showing >95% purity to qualify as bulk chemical vs. preparation
• Comply with EPA import alerts for restricted dithiocarbamates; obtain prior approval
• Label with GHS hazard pictograms; pitfall is inadequate spill response documentation