Tetramethylthiuram Disulfide (TMTD) Fungicide from Japan
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 — 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
• 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