Technical Grade Refined Borax Powder
Technical grade refined borax powder, a high-purity disodium tetraborate for industrial flux in metallurgy and welding. It is a chemically defined compound of Chapter 28, not excluded by the chapter notes, and is not an organo-inorganic compound.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a prepared flux for soldering or brazing
Prepared fluxes for soldering or brazing are classified in Chapter 38, not as separate chemical compounds.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing technical grade purity
• Confirm the product is not mixed with organic compounds
• Ensure the borax is not in a form for electronics use, which would fall under heading 38.18
Related Products under Tariff item 2840.19.00
High-Purity Refined Borax for Metallurgy
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Pharmaceutical Grade Refined Borax
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Refined Anhydrous Borax (Na2B4O7)
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Refined Borax Decahydrate USP Grade
Refined borax decahydrate (Na2B4O7·10H2O) of USP grade with specific impurity controls, used in pharmaceutical and laboratory applications. It is a chemically defined compound of Chapter 28, not excluded by the chapter notes, and is not put up for retail sale.
Refined Borax for Laundry Detergents
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Refined Borax Granules for Glass Production
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