Methyl Isothiocyanate (MITC) Soil Fumigant from Canada
Methyl isothiocyanate (MITC) is an isothiocyanate used as a soil fumigant for sterilizing soil against nematodes, fungi, and weeds before planting. HTS 2930.90.30.00 covers it as a pesticide isothiocyanate that volatilizes to penetrate soil profiles. Commonly generated in situ from metam sodium.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Requires special EPA Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) certification; provide applicator training documentation
• Gas cylinder imports need DOT hazardous material certification and pressure vessel testing records
• Soil fumigant buffer zone compliance mandatory; import permits specify application rates