Benzimidazole Carbendazim from Germany
Carbendazim is a benzimidazole fungicide derived from 2-benzimidazolecarbamic acid, used systemically against fungal diseases in crops. HTS 2934.99.18.00 includes it as an aromatic heterocyclic pesticide 'other,' with its fused benzene-imidazole ring system qualifying as chemically defined per Chapter notes excluding metal-coordination compounds. Technical powder >98% purity.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Global MRL harmonization certificate prevents FDA import alerts
• Particle size distribution (D90 <20μm) affects downstream processing declarations
• Specify 'not for home garden use' to maintain technical grade status