Anhydrous Refrax Borax from Germany
"Refrax" brand anhydrous disodium tetraborate for fiberglass production. Classified under HTS 2840.11.00.00 as it is the anhydrous form of refined borax, a pure inorganic borate compound. Used where hydration would interfere with processes.
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
• Provide brand-specific technical data sheets confirming anhydrous specs
• Avoid storage with moisture to prevent conversion to hydrate form pre-inspection
• File for binding ruling if purity borderline to prevent reclassification