Orthoboric Acid USP Grade from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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