Containing an inorganic substance
Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, antisprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulfur-treated bands, wicks and candles, and flypapers): > Other: > Other: > Other: > Other: > Containing an inorganic substance
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 3808.99.70.00
Copper Sulfate Fungicide Spray
A ready-to-use spray containing copper sulfate as the active inorganic substance for controlling fungal diseases on fruits and vegetables. Put up in retail packaging for home gardeners, it falls under HTS 3808.99.70.00 because it is a fungicide preparation containing an inorganic substance. The copper ions disrupt fungal spore germination.
Boric Acid Roach Killer Powder
Dustable powder insecticide using boric acid, an inorganic compound, to dehydrate and kill cockroaches and ants. Packaged in retail shaker bottles for household use, classified under 3808.99.70.00 as an insecticide with inorganic active ingredient. It acts slowly as stomach poison when ingested by pests.
Iron Phosphate Slug Bait Pellets
Pelletized bait with iron phosphate (inorganic) to attract and kill slugs/snails in gardens via ingestion. Retail-packed in waterproof containers for consumer use, under HTS 3808.99.70.00 as molluscicide with inorganic substance. Safer alternative to metaldehyde for pets.
Sulfur Garden Dust Fungicide
Fine wettable sulfur powder (inorganic) for dusting on plants to prevent powdery mildew and rust. Retail bags for home orchards, classified 3808.99.70.00 as fungicide preparation with inorganic active. Forms protective barrier against fungal spores.
Lime Sulfur Spray Concentrate
Concentrated calcium polysulfide solution (inorganic) for dormant spray on fruit trees against fungi/overwintering eggs. Retail dilution bottles, HTS 3808.99.70.00 as fungicide/insecticide with inorganic components. Strong odor but effective broad-spectrum control.
Mercury Chloride Seed Treatment
Powder containing mercuric chloride (inorganic) for treating vegetable seeds against fungal rots. Small retail packets for farmers, under 3808.99.70.00 as antisprouting/fungicidal product. Highly toxic, use declining due to regulations.
Zinc Phosphide Rodenticide Bait
Grain-based bait blocks with zinc phosphide (inorganic) for controlling rats/mice in agricultural settings. Retail bait stations, HTS 3808.99.70.00 as rodenticides containing inorganic substance. Releases toxic phosphine gas in stomach.
Silica Gel Desiccant Insecticide Packets
Retail packets of silica gel (inorganic) impregnated for moisture control and insect desiccation in storage. Used in food packaging, classified 3808.99.70.00 as insecticide articles. Absorbs humidity while dehydrating crawling insects.
Aluminum Phosphide Fumigant Tablets
Tablets releasing phosphine gas from aluminum phosphide (inorganic) for stored grain fumigation. Retail blister packs with warning labels, HTS 3808.99.70.00 as insecticidal preparation. Used in sealed structures for complete pest elimination.
Diatomaceous Earth Crawling Insect Dust
Amorphous silica from fossilized diatoms (inorganic) as mechanical insecticide dust for ants/fleas. Retail puffer bottles for home use, under 3808.99.70.00. Abrades exoskeleton leading to dehydration.