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
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
• 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