Diatomaceous Earth Crawling Insect Dust from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Food-grade certification if pet-safe claims made; particle size analysis
• Pitfall: crude earth under 2512, refined pesticide here