Anhydrous Boric Oxide Powder from China
Anhydrous boric oxide (B2O3) is a white, glassy powder used in the production of borosilicate glass and as a flux in metallurgy. It falls under HTS 2810.00.00.00 as an oxide of boron, chemically defined as a pure inorganic compound of boron and oxygen. This high-purity form is essential for optical glass manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify purity levels exceed 99% to confirm classification as chemically defined oxide under Chapter 28 notes
• Provide chemical analysis certificates to avoid misclassification as boric acid or industrial mixtures
• Ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption, as hydration could reclassify it as boric acid