Orthoboric Acid USP Grade
USP-grade orthoboric acid meets pharmaceutical standards for use in eye washes and as a preservative. Classified in HTS 2810.00.00.00 as boric acid, chemically defined per Chapter notes. High purity (99.8%+) ensures compliance for medical applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in medicated preparations like eye drops
Medicaments containing boric acid as active ingredient go to Chapter 30.
If in beauty or makeup preparations
Cosmetic formulations shift to Chapter 33.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include USP certificate of analysis for FDA clearance at entry
• Segregate from pesticide grades to avoid regulatory overlap
• Declare for personal care use if applicable to leverage lower scrutiny
Related Products under HTS 2810.00.00.00
Anhydrous Boric Oxide Powder
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.
Boric Acid Crystals (H3BO3)
Boric acid is a weak, monobasic Lewis acid of boron available in white, odorless crystals or powder form, used as an antiseptic and in fire retardants. It is explicitly classified under HTS 2810.00.00.00 as one of the boric acids per the heading description. Technical grade is common for industrial applications like glass fiber production.
Technical Grade Boric Acid Flakes
Technical grade boric acid flakes are produced by dehydration of borax and used in ceramics, fertilizers, and as a pH buffer in pools. Classified under HTS 2810.00.00.00 as boric acid, meeting Chapter 28's chemically defined criteria. Purity typically 99.5% minimum for industrial use.
Boron Trioxide Glass-Grade Powder
High-purity boron trioxide powder designed for borosilicate glass production, providing thermal resistance properties. It qualifies under HTS 2810.00.00.00 as an oxide of boron, pure B2O3 form. Used by manufacturers like Corning for labware and cookware.
Granular Boric Acid for Insecticide
Granular boric acid specifically sized for roach and ant baits, acting as a stomach poison. Falls under HTS 2810.00.00.00 as pure boric acid before formulation into pesticides. Industrial packaging for pest control distributors.
Boric Oxide Sintered Pellets
Sintered boric oxide pellets used in nuclear reactor control rods and high-temperature ceramics. Classified as boron oxide under HTS 2810.00.00.00, meeting purity standards for Chapter 28. Formed without altering chemical composition.