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
13.7%
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
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