Zinc Phosphide Powder from China

Zinc phosphide is a chemically defined inorganic phosphide compound used as a rodenticide and in pyrotechnics. Classified under HTS 2853.90.90.90 as a phosphide, excluding ferrophosphorous, due to its discrete chemical formula meeting Chapter 28/29 purity standards. It is imported in stabilized powder form for pest control applications.

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

Comply with EPA pesticide registration and FIFRA labeling requirements

Include safety data sheets for toxicity handling

Watch for reclassification if diluted below chemical purity thresholds