Thiophanate-Methyl Fungicide from Japan
Thiophanate-methyl is a systemic benzimidazole fungicide with aromatic heterocyclic structure, effective against anthracnose, powdery mildew, and scab in fruits and vegetables. Classified under HTS 2934.99.12.00 as it qualifies as a chemically defined aromatic fungicide per Chapter 29 note (a). Inhibits fungal cell division by disrupting beta-tubulin assembly.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include REACH/ TSCA certification for chemical registration; provide stability data showing <1% degradation during transport; label with UN 2811 hazardous class for proper hazmat declaration