Calcium Borate Precipitate
Calcium borate precipitate is a fine particulate form of calcium borate used in specialty ceramics and as a boron supplement. It is an 'other borate' because it is a metal borate other than sodium borate, and it is not excluded by Chapter 31 notes.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is not a calcium cyanamide or other Chapter 31 fertilizer, as that would change classification
• Provide particle size distribution data to support the precipitate form
• Ensure the product is not mixed with organic binders that could alter classification
Related Products under Tariff item 2840.20.00
Ammonium Pentaborate Solution
Ammonium pentaborate solution (20-40% concentration) is a chemically defined inorganic compound used as a fire retardant and boron supplement in agriculture. It qualifies as an 'other borate' under this tariff item because it is not a sodium borate and meets the Chapter 28 criteria for separate chemically defined compounds in solution.
Barium Borate
Barium borate is a chemically defined inorganic compound used in optical glass and X-ray screens for its refractive index control. It is an 'other borate' because it is not a sodium borate and falls under this tariff item as a metal borate salt.
Cadmium Borate
Cadmium borate is a chemically defined metal borate used in phosphors and specialty pigments. It is classified as an 'other borate' under this tariff item, but its cadmium content triggers additional regulatory scrutiny.
Disodium Tetraborate Anhydrous
Disodium tetraborate anhydrous is a dehydrated form of borax, chemically defined as a sodium borate. It is classified under this tariff item as an 'other borate' because it is not the refined borax form covered by the sibling subheading, and it meets Chapter 28 requirements.
Lead Borate
Lead borate is a chemically defined metal borate used in glass-to-metal seals and radiation shielding glass. It is an 'other borate' under this tariff item because it is not a sodium borate and meets Chapter 28 criteria for inorganic compounds.
Magnesium Borate Hydrate
Magnesium borate hydrate is a chemically defined inorganic magnesium salt used as a lubricant additive and anti-corrosion agent. It is an 'other borate' because it is a metal borate other than sodium borate, and it is not excluded by Chapter 28 notes.