9902.09.74 - Mixtures of [disulfanediylbis(carbonothioylnitrilo)]tetramethane (Thiram) (CAS No. 137-26-8) and application adjuvants (provided for in subheading 3808.92.28)
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | N/A |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | No change |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | No change |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 9902.09.74, pertains to specific mixtures containing the fungicide and seed treatment agent Thiram (disulfanediylbis(carbonothioylnitrilo)]tetramethane, CAS No. 137-26-8). The crucial element of this classification is that these Thiram mixtures must also include application adjuvants, which are themselves provided for under subheading 3808.92.28. Therefore, this provision is not for Thiram alone, nor for any mixture of Thiram, but exclusively for those formulations specifically designed for agricultural application and containing identified adjuvant components.
As a temporary and special provision within Chapter 99, this code serves a distinct purpose beyond the standard commodity chapters. Unlike the broad categories found in sibling chapters which might cover live animals, meat, dairy, or vegetable products, 9902.09.74 focuses on a specific chemical product with a defined application and composition. Its existence within Chapter 99 indicates potential temporary modifications or restrictions related to trade agreements or Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, highlighting its specialized regulatory nature.
Since this HTS code is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions. Classification under 9902.09.74 is definitive for eligible goods. Importers must ensure that the product contains both Thiram and the specified application adjuvants classified under 3808.92.28 to meet the criteria for this unique provision. Any other form of Thiram or mixtures lacking these specific adjuvants would be classified elsewhere within the HTS.