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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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