Anhydrous Borax Natural Concentrate from Japan
Anhydrous borax concentrate derived from natural sodium borate deposits, calcined to remove water for use in detergents and enamels. HTS 2528.00.0050 applies to this non-brine natural borate with H3BO3 under 85% on dry basis. It is supplied as powdered or granular mineral product.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include calcination process certification to validate anhydrous state; avoid contamination that could raise purity over limits
• Use ventilated containers to prevent caking from residual humidity