Methyl Isothiocyanate (MITC) Soil Fumigant from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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