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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If industrial bulk without retail packing
Other metal hydrides/sulfides/phosphides go to Chapter 28 heading 2850.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• DOT hazardous classification required; phosphine monitor calibration docs
• Common issue: improper UN packaging for air shipment
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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.