Boron Trioxide (Boric Oxide) from Germany
Boron trioxide (B₂O₃) is a pure inorganic oxygen compound of the nonmetal boron, used in glass manufacturing and as a flux. Classified in HTS 2811.29.5000 as an 'other' inorganic oxygen compound of nonmetals per Chapter 28 notes. It appears as a colorless glassy solid.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit assay certificates proving >99% purity to distinguish from boric acid salts
• Include SDS for handling as irritant; DOT classification often matches UN 1560
• Avoid retail packaging that could reclassify under 2830 for borates