Gardex Metaldehyde Garden Snail Killer

Consumer-ready metaldehyde granules in shaker bottle for home garden snail control. Specifically provided for under HTS 3808.99.3000 metaldehyde biocide tariff line.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3808.99.70.00Higher: 40% vs 35%

If natural essential oil-based pesticides

Plant-derived pesticides have separate provisions

8424.82.00Higher: 37.4% vs 35%

If mechanical slug traps with bait

Mechanical agricultural equipment with bait classified as machinery

4819.20.00Same rate: 35%

If packaging dominates over small bait quantity

Cartons/packaging classification when content minimal

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Import Tips & Compliance

Pet-safe application instructions; Waterproof granule certification; Ready-to-use shaker packaging compliance

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