Anhydrous Refrax Borax from Japan
"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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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