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Ziram Fungicide from Japan

Ziram, chemically zinc dimethyldithiocarbamate, is a fungicide used in agriculture to control fungal diseases on crops like fruits and vegetables. It falls under HTS 2930.20.90 as a dithiocarbamate compound, specifically classified as 'other' thiocarbamates and dithiocarbamates not enumerated elsewhere in the subheading. This organo-sulfur compound contains sulfur directly linked to carbon in its molecular structure.

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

Verify EPA registration and provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for pesticide imports under FIFRA regulations

Include certificate of analysis confirming purity as a zinc dimethyldithiocarbamate to avoid reclassification

Check for REACH compliance if transshipping from EU; common pitfall is missing anti-dumping duties on certain agrochemicals