Refined Borax for Laundry Detergents from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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