Sodium Metaborate Sprout Suppressant from Germany
Powdered sodium metaborate (NaBO2) applied to potato storage to prevent sprouting, acting as an anti-sprouting plant-growth regulator. Retail packs for small-scale farmers fit HTS 3808.93.20.00 as it contains an inorganic substance for such use. Boron inhibits cell division in sprout buds.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide residue tolerance data for FDA food contact compliance in post-harvest applications
• Ensure dustless formulation to meet OSHA inhalation standards during import inspection
• Label with exact application rates (grams per ton) for agricultural verification