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Pandermite Calcium Borate Lump

Pandermite calcium borate lumps are a variety of colemanite from Turkish deposits, with B2O3 content around 30-35%. They are supplied as natural, uncalcined calcium borate lumps, qualifying under tariff item 2528.00.00 as natural borates not from brine.

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.

2840.20.00Same rate: Free

If refined to borate compounds

Refined borates fall under chemical headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the lumps are not calcined or mixed with other materials

• Declare the B2O3 percentage to support classification

• Ensure the product is not separated from natural brine, as that would exclude it

Related Products under Tariff item 2528.00.00

Anhydrous Borax Concentrate

Anhydrous borax concentrate produced by calcining natural tincal or kernite ores, resulting in dehydrated sodium borate suitable for welding fluxes. This product falls under tariff item 2528.00.00 as a calcined natural borate derived from solid mineral deposits, not from natural brine.

Anhydrous Borax Natural Concentrate

Anhydrous borax natural concentrate is derived from natural sodium borate deposits and calcined to remove water, for use in detergents and enamels. It falls under tariff item 2528.00.00 as a natural borate not from brine, with H3BO3 under 85% on dry weight.

Calcined Colemanite Borate Concentrate

Calcined colemanite borate concentrate is a naturally occurring calcium borate mineral processed by heating to remove water, used primarily in glass and ceramic manufacturing. It falls under tariff item 2528.00.00 as a calcined natural borate concentrate.

Calcined Colemanite Borate Ore

Calcined colemanite ore, a naturally occurring calcium borate mineral mined in Turkey, processed by heating to remove moisture while preserving borate content. It is classified under tariff item 2528.00.00 as a natural borate concentrate, not separated from brine.

Calcined Sodium Borate Flux Grade

Calcined sodium borate flux grade, a concentrate of natural sodium borates processed for use as a flux in glassmaking and enameling industries. This product falls under tariff item 2528.00.00 as a calcined natural sodium borate from mineral sources, not brine.

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.