Captan Agricultural Fungicide from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify EPA Establishment Number on packaging and include import declaration for pesticides
• Provide technical grade purity documentation (≥95%) to confirm classification as pure compound