Tetramethylthiuram Disulfide (TMTD) Fungicide from Germany
Tetramethylthiuram disulfide (TMTD), commonly known as thiram, is a thiuram compound used as a seed protectant fungicide against seed decay and damping-off diseases. Classified under HTS 2930.90.30.00 as a thiuram pesticide, it inhibits fungal spore germination through multi-site activity. Primarily applied as seed treatment before planting.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide EPA Establishment Number and product registration; seed treatment formulations require specific residue tolerance data
• Include phytosanitary certificates if imported for agricultural use; avoid residue violations on food crops
• Technical grade TMTD needs 99% purity certification for pesticide classification