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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

2512.00.00.00Lower: 35% vs 40%

If unprocessed kieselguhr for industrial filtering

Natural mineral products without pesticidal preparation classify under Chapter 25.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Food-grade certification if pet-safe claims made; particle size analysis

Pitfall: crude earth under 2512, refined pesticide here

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