Captan Agricultural Fungicide

Captan is a phthalimide-based aromatic organo-sulfur fungicide widely used on fruits, vegetables, and turf to control diseases like apple scab and blossom blight. Classified under HTS 2930.90.1000 due to its aromatic structure with sulfur directly bonded to carbon atoms, meeting Chapter 29 criteria for organo-sulfur pesticides. Primarily imported for agricultural applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3808.52.00.00Lower: 24% vs 41.5%

If when imported as wettable powder formulation

Pesticide formulations (not pure compounds) with specific active ingredients fall under Chapter 38 fungicides.

2930.90Same rate: 41.5%

If aliphatic rather than aromatic structure

Aliphatic organo-sulfur pesticides classified separately from aromatic ones in the tariff schedule.

2942.00Lower: 13.7% vs 41.5%

If containing additional nitrogen heterocyclic rings

Organic compounds with both sulfur and complex nitrogen functions may classify under later Chapter 29 headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify EPA Establishment Number on packaging and include import declaration for pesticides

Provide technical grade purity documentation (≥95%) to confirm classification as pure compound

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