Aluminum Phosphide Tablets from China
Aluminum phosphide tablets are inorganic phosphide compounds used for fumigation in agriculture and storage. They qualify for HTS 2853.90.90.90 as chemically defined phosphides under heading 2853, imported in hermetically sealed containers to prevent hydrolysis. The product releases phosphine gas upon moisture contact.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA/APHIS permits for fumigant imports; ensure child-resistant packaging
• Test for purity to avoid 3824 mixtures classification
• Declare as hazardous for transport