Diatomaceous Earth Ant Killer Powder from China
Food-grade diatomaceous earth (silica-based fossilized algae) packaged in shaker bottles for killing ants and crawling insects through physical abrasion and dehydration. Classified in 3808.91.30.00 as an insecticide containing inorganic silica substance, put up for retail home use. Non-toxic mechanical action differentiates it from chemical poisons.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Source food-grade diatomaceous earth to avoid classification issues with amorphous silica regulations
• Include particle size analysis to confirm suitability as insecticide dust per EPA guidelines
• Package in moisture-proof containers to prevent degradation during ocean shipping