Worm Castings Organic Fertilizer from China
Vermicompost or worm castings are nutrient-rich soil amendment produced by earthworms digesting organic waste. Falls under HTS 3101.00.00.00 as vegetable-derived (plant matter) fertilizer through biological/chemical treatment in worm digestion. Excellent for improving soil structure and microbial activity.
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
• Provide composting process documentation showing complete vermicomposting cycle (60+ days)
• Test for E.coli/salmonella to meet EPA fertilizer safety standards for soil amendments
• Avoid peat moss mixtures that could trigger 2706 peat classification