Refined Borax Decahydrate USP Grade from China
Although decahydrate has its subheading, this USP variant with specific impurities control is 'other' refined borax under HTS 2840.19.00.00 for pharma/lab use. Chemically defined borate excluding Chapter 31 products per note 6(c).
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Differentiate USP specs from standard decahydrate via COA; DMF filing for pharma
• Issue: Over 31% boron may flag as fertilizer
• Proper hazmat for powder