Refined Borax Granules for Glass Production from Japan
Granular refined disodium tetraborate optimized for fiberglass and glass flux applications. Falls under HTS 2840.19.00.00 as other refined borax, a chemically defined inorganic salt per Chapter notes. Not a luminophore or graphite product excluded by note 6.
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
• Specify granule size and B2O3 assay in invoices for glass-grade verification
• Pitfall: Granules mistaken for fertilizers under 3105
• Ensure no organic admixtures per note 6(b)