Zinc Phosphide Powder from China

Chemically defined zinc phosphide (Zn3P2) used as rodenticide active ingredient or in semiconductors. Falls under HTS 2853.90.90 as other phosphides, inorganic compounds per heading scope excluding ferrophosphorous. Highly reactive with moisture, producing phosphine gas.

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 EPA registration for pesticide use; include toxicity data in import docs

Ship under UN 1710 hazmat regulations with inert atmosphere packaging

Confirm purity via assay to distinguish from mixtures classifiable in 3824