Diatomaceous Earth Crawling Insect Dust from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Food-grade certification if pet-safe claims made; particle size analysis
• Pitfall: crude earth under 2512, refined pesticide here