Refined Borax Decahydrate USP Grade from Germany
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 — 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
• Differentiate USP specs from standard decahydrate via COA; DMF filing for pharma
• Issue: Over 31% boron may flag as fertilizer
• Proper hazmat for powder