Boric Acid Roach Killer Powder from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include EPA establishment number on label; ensure child-resistant packaging certification
• Avoid pitfall of classifying as industrial chemical without retail packing