Iron Phosphate Slug Bait Pellets from Japan
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.
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
• Confirm FIFRA compliance with exact active ingredient percentage; test for heavy metal contaminants
• Pitfall: bulk packaging may classify under 3101 as fertilizer