Refined Borax for Laundry Detergents from Germany
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 — 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
• Declare as technical chemical, not consumer good; provide solubility specs
• Common issue: Retail packs go to 3824.99
• Label for industrial use only