Diatomaceous Earth Ant Killer Powder from China
Food-grade diatomaceous earth in shaker bottle for retail sale, mechanically kills ants and crawling insects by dehydration without chemical actives. HTS 3808.91.50.01 covers this as an 'other' insecticide preparation for retail, as it functions similarly to chemical insecticides despite mechanical action. Safe for use around pets and children.
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
• Test for crystalline silica content below 1% to meet OSHA safety standards for import
• Label as 'inert mechanical insecticide' to justify 3808 classification over mineral products
• Provide mesh size specs (e.g
• 325 mesh) for customs verification of efficacy form