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Calcined Tincal Borate Concentrate

Calcined tincal borate concentrate, heat-treated natural borax for soldering fluxes and heat-resistant alloys. It is included in tariff item 2528.00.00 as a calcined form of natural sodium borate from solid mineral deposits.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

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

2840.11.00Same rate: Free

If the concentrate is further refined into pure borax

Refined borax is classified as a chemical product.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document that the tincal is from solid deposits and calcined, not from brine

• Provide process details to CBSA to confirm the calcination step

• Check that no additional processing beyond calcination has occurred

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