Uncalcined Borax Ore (Tincal) from Mexico
Uncalcined borax ore (tincal), a natural crude borax sodium borate mineral concentrate extracted from evaporated lake deposits and used in metallurgy. It qualifies for tariff item 2528.00.00 as an uncalcined natural sodium borate concentrate, not from brine.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the tincal is from solid lake deposits, not separated brine
• Keep documentation of the extraction and concentration process
• Ensure no calcination or chemical processing has occurred to stay within this tariff item