Refined Borax for Laundry Detergents from China
Bulk refined borax powder (Na2B4O7) used as a builder in laundry detergent formulations. HTS 2840.19.00.00 covers this as other disodium tetraborate refined borax. Pure inorganic compound, not a retail preparation.
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
• Declare as technical chemical, not consumer good; provide solubility specs
• Common issue: Retail packs go to 3824.99
• Label for industrial use only