Ziram Seed Protectant from China
Ziram (zinc dimethyldithiocarbamate) is an organo-sulfur fungicide applied to seeds and foliage for disease control in crops like potatoes and ornamentals. Classified under HTS 2930.90.43.90 as a pesticide organo-sulfur compound per Chapter 29 notes on sulfur directly linked to carbon.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and EPA Establishment Number; test for heavy metal content if zinc-based
• Ensure packaging prevents dust formation during transport, as required for dithiocarbamate stability