Propineb Pure Compound from Japan
Propineb, zinc propylenebis(dithiocarbamate), is a pure dithiocarbamate fungicide active for foliar applications on vegetables. HTS 2930.20.90 covers it as 'other' thiocarbamates/dithiocarbamates, an organo-sulfur compound per Chapter 29 definitions excluding only specific exclusions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• EPA import notification 10 days prior for unregistered technical material
• CoA must confirm propylenebis structure to prevent reclass to generic salts
• Thermal instability common; ship under 30°C to avoid decomposition claims