Sodium Peroxoborate (Incorrectly Shipped)
Sodium peroxoborate is sometimes misdeclared but belongs under sodium borates or peroxoborates, not 'other borates'. Tariff item 2840.20.00 applies only to non-peroxy borates per subheading notes, so this candidate is excluded.
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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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a peroxoborate (perborate)
Peroxoborates are classified separately from other borates.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Do not classify sodium peroxoborate under 2840.20.00; it belongs under peroxoborates (2840.30.00)
• Verify the chemical composition to avoid misdeclaration penalties
• Provide a certificate of analysis to the CBSA
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 tariff item 2840.20.00, as it is not a sodium borate or peroxoborate.
Barium Borate
Barium borate is a chemically defined inorganic compound used in optical glass and X-ray screens for its refractive index control. It falls under tariff item 2840.20.00 as an 'other borate', not being a sodium borate or peroxoborate.
Cadmium Borate
Cadmium borate is a metal borate used in phosphors and specialty pigments, classified under tariff item 2840.20.00 as an 'other borate'. It is a chemically defined inorganic compound, but its cadmium content subjects it to strict regulatory controls.
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 classified under tariff item 2840.20.00 as an 'other borate', being a chemically defined inorganic calcium salt.
Disodium Tetraborate Anhydrous
Disodium tetraborate anhydrous is a dehydrated form of borax used in industrial applications like enamel frits and herbicides. It is classified under tariff item 2840.20.00 as an 'other borate', being a pure inorganic sodium borate that is not a peroxoborate.
Lead Borate
Lead borate is a metal borate used in glass-to-metal seals and radiation shielding glass due to its high density and fusion properties. It is classified under tariff item 2840.20.00 as an 'other borate', being a chemically defined inorganic lead compound.