HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2930.20 – Organo-sulphur compounds; thiocarbamates and dithiocarbamates
HS code 2930.20 is the 6-digit subheading for organo-sulphur compounds, thiocarbamates and dithiocarbamates. It is used for metam-sodium, propamocarb, thiram, ziram and ferbam.
What HS 2930.20 covers
This HS code covers thiocarbamates and dithiocarbamates, which are a class of organo-sulphur compounds characterized by their specific chemical structures. These compounds are of significant commercial importance, primarily in agriculture as fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides, playing a critical role in crop protection. Beyond agriculture, they are also used as vulcanization accelerators in the rubber industry, as chelating agents, and in some pharmaceutical applications. Countries with large agricultural sectors and rubber manufacturing industries, such as China, India, Brazil, the United States, and European Union members, are major importers of these compounds. Exporters often include large agrochemical and specialty chemical producers in China, India, and Europe. Key considerations in their trade include the specific active ingredient, formulation, purity, and compliance with stringent international regulations regarding pesticide residues and environmental impact. Their effectiveness and safety profiles are paramount for market acceptance.
- Covers
- Metam-sodium
- Propamocarb
- Thiram
- Ziram
- Ferbam
- Mancozeb
- Carbofuran (as a carbamate derivative)
- Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate
- Examples
- Bayer's Propamocarb
- Syngenta's Mancozeb
- UPL's Thiram
- FMC's Carbofuran
Codes often confused with 2930.20
Common mistake. This code can be confused with other agrochemicals in Chapter 38 (e.g., 3808 for insecticides, fungicides) if they are in formulated preparations rather than pure chemical compounds.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 293020, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 293020 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Australia, with 12% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $252M 43% of world exports
- 2 India $159M 27% of world exports
- 3 Japan $48M 8.1% of world exports
World total: $590M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Australia $49M 12% of world imports
- 2 United States $24M 5.9% of world imports
- 3 France $23M 5.6% of world imports
World total: $406M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 2930.20 9
Brazil splits HS 2930.20 into 9 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 2930.20.1 ThiocarbamatesTiocarbamatos Group
- 2930.20.11 EPTC (S-ethyl dipropylthiocarbamate)EPTC
- 2930.20.12 Cartap (thiocarbamate insecticide)Cartap
- 2930.20.13 Thiobencarb (thiocarbamate herbicide)Tiobencarb (dietiltiocarbamato de S-4-clorobenzila)
- 2930.20.19 Other thiocarbamatesOutros
- 2930.20.2 DithiocarbamatesDitiocarbamatos Group
- 2930.20.21 Ziram; sodium dimethyldithiocarbamateZiram; dimetilditiocarbamato de sódio
- 2930.20.22 Zinc diethyldithiocarbamateDietilditiocarbamato de zinco
- 2930.20.23 Zinc dibutyldithiocarbamateDibutilditiocarbamato de zinco
- 2930.20.24 Metam sodiumMetam sódio
- 2930.20.29 Other dithiocarbamatesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 29.30 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2930.20
What is HS code 293020?
HS code 293020 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Organo-sulphur compounds; thiocarbamates and dithiocarbamates. This HS code covers thiocarbamates and dithiocarbamates, which are a class of organo-sulphur compounds characterized by their specific chemical structures. These compounds are of significant commercial importance, primarily in agriculture as fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides, playing a critical role in crop protection. Beyond agriculture, they are also used as vulcanization accelerators in the rubber industry, as chelating agents, and in some pharmaceutical applications. Countries with large agricultural sectors and rubber manufacturing industries, such as China, India, Brazil, the United States, and European Union members, are major importers of these compounds. Exporters often include large agrochemical and specialty chemical producers in China, India, and Europe. Key considerations in their trade include the specific active ingredient, formulation, purity, and compliance with stringent international regulations regarding pesticide residues and environmental impact. Their effectiveness and safety profiles are paramount for market acceptance.
What products fall under HS code 293020?
Metam-sodium, Propamocarb, Thiram, Ziram, Ferbam, Mancozeb, Carbofuran (as a carbamate derivative), Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate
What are common misclassifications for HS code 293020?
This code can be confused with other agrochemicals in Chapter 38 (e.g., 3808 for insecticides, fungicides) if they are in formulated preparations rather than pure chemical compounds.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 293020?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 293020 in UN Comtrade data were China ($252M, 43% of world exports), India ($159M) and Japan ($48M). World exports came to about $590M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 293020?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 293020 in UN Comtrade data were Australia ($49M, 12% of world imports), the United States ($24M) and France ($23M). World imports came to about $406M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 293020 structured?
HS code 293020 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (29) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (30) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 293020?
Brazil splits HS code 293020 into 9 NCM codes: 2930.20.11 (EPTC (S-ethyl dipropylthiocarbamate)), 2930.20.12 (Cartap (thiocarbamate insecticide)), 2930.20.13 (Thiobencarb (thiocarbamate herbicide)), 2930.20.19 (Other thiocarbamates), 2930.20.21 (Ziram; sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate), 2930.20.22 (Zinc diethyldithiocarbamate), 2930.20.23 (Zinc dibutyldithiocarbamate), 2930.20.24 (Metam sodium), and more listed on this page. The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.