Potassium Arsenite Brush Killer from China
Liquid concentrate of potassium arsenite (KA3AsO3), a highly toxic inorganic arsenical herbicide for killing brush and invasive shrubs. Diluted for retail sprayer use by landowners, it is covered by HTS 3808.93.20.00 as a herbicide containing inorganic substance. Arsenic ions poison plant enzyme systems.
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
• Obtain special EPA import permits due to arsenic toxicity and FIFRA restricted use classification
• Include toxicology data and antidotes information in documentation for hazmat compliance
• Strictly limit to certified applicator labeling to prevent retail consumer sale violations