Thiram Seed Treatment Fungicide from China
Thiram (tetramethylthiuram disulfide) is an aromatic dithiocarbamate organo-sulfur compound used as a seed protectant and soil fungicide. It qualifies for HTS 2930.90.1000 as a pesticide with sulfur-carbon bonds in its aromatic molecular structure per Chapter 29 notes. Commonly imported for treating corn, wheat, and vegetable seeds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include seed treatment label claims and EPA product code in import documentation
• Test for heavy metal impurities as they affect organo-inorganic classification under heading 2931
• Declare as technical grade only; formulated seed dressings classify differently