Boric Acid Powder Technical Grade

Technical grade boric acid (H3BO3) powder used in ceramics, herbicides, and antiseptics. Although subheading 2810.00 covers boric acid primarily, purer technical grades or specific forms may fall under 2811.19.61.90 as other inorganic oxygen compounds.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.2%+35.0%39.2%
🇲🇽Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇨🇦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇩🇪Germany4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇯🇵Japan4.2%+10.0%14.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2810.00.00Lower: 36.5% vs 39.2%

If standard commercial boric acid

Most boric acid imports use dedicated 2810.00; technical variants may differ.

2830.10.00Lower: 38.7% vs 39.2%

If as sodium borate or borax

Inorganic salts of boric acid classify in 2830 per salt note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Boron content assay prevents shift to 2810.00; match specs exactly

REACH-like documentation for EU origin; FDA for pharma uses

Avoid bulk packaging confusion with 2830 borates

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