Ferric Phosphate Slug and Weed Bait from China
Iron(III) phosphate (FePO4) bait pellets targeting slugs while providing residual weed suppression through phosphate disruption. Consumer garden packs qualify for HTS 3808.93.20.00 as inorganic herbicide preparation. Low-toxicity iron binds in mollusk digestion.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Demonstrate <1% other active ingredients to maintain inorganic classification
• Weather-resistant packaging required for outdoor bait product stability
• Eco-toxicity data helpful for expedited CBP agricultural specialist review