Propineb Contact Fungicide from China
Propineb is a polymeric zinc-containing aromatic organo-sulfur fungicide used on potatoes, tomatoes, and turf. Despite zinc presence, its primary classification is HTS 2930.90.1000 as an aromatic pesticide with sulfur directly linked to carbon atoms. Imported as technical material for agricultural use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Analyze zinc coordination; if ionic salt, may require reclassification under note 3(C)
• Provide fungicide mode-of-action data (multi-site protectant) for customs verification
• Ensure packaging prevents dust formation per Chapter 29 note 6(g) requirements