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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, 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