Bone Meal Granular Fertilizer from China
Bone meal consists of steamed bone meal ground into granules, serving as a slow-release phosphorus source for root development. It qualifies for HTS 3101.00.00.00 as an animal product (cow bones) chemically treated through steaming and milling. Commonly used in organic vegetable gardens and flower beds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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
• Submit veterinary certificates confirming bones processed at temperatures killing BSE prions (133°C/20 min)
• Include phosphorus solubility test results to validate fertilizer claims during customs exam
• Separate invoice line items from mineral phosphate rock to avoid 3103 classification