Zinc Phosphide Rodent/Herbicide Granules from Japan
Zinc phosphide (Zn3P2) granules for gopher control with secondary weed desiccation effect, in retail bait stations. Inorganic substance qualifies under HTS 3808.93.20.00 for herbicide use. Phosphine gas released kills on ingestion.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Requires APHIS permit and fumigation certificates due to phosphine hazard
• Bittering agents mandatory in formulation per EPA child safety rules
• Temperature-controlled shipping (<30°C) prevents spontaneous phosphine generation