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
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
• Declare as technical chemical, not consumer good; provide solubility specs
• Common issue: Retail packs go to 3824.99
• Label for industrial use only