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Boric Acid Ant and Weed Control Powder

Boric acid powder acts as an inorganic herbicide and insect repellent when applied to soil or cracks. Packaged in shaker containers for home use, this product is a herbicide preparation containing an inorganic compound, classifiable under tariff item 3808.93.20.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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3808.93.10Higher: 6.5% vs Free

If packaged in containers weighing 1.36 kg or less

Sibling item for retail-sized packages.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the product is labeled as a herbicide and has a PCP number if sold for pest control

• Verify the gross weight per package exceeds 1.36 kg to fall under this tariff item

• Provide a safety data sheet and declare the boric acid concentration to CBSA

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