Tricyclazole Rice Blast Fungicide from China
Tricyclazole is a benzothiazole-derived systemic fungicide specifically used to control rice blast disease caused by Pyricularia oryzae. Its fused benzothiazole ring structure places it under HTS 2934.20.3500 for pesticide imports. Essential for rice production in Asia and imported as technical material.
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
• Secure FIFRA registration; rice-specific fungicides require crop residue data for approval
• Declare exact purity (typically 95%+) to distinguish technical grade from formulations
• Monitor EU REACH compliance for transshipment through Europe