Barium Borate from Germany
Barium borate is employed in optical glass and X-ray screens. It is an other borate under HTS 2840.20.00.00, chemically defined inorganic compound. Provides refractive index control in glassmaking.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• RoHS exemption docs for barium content
• Glass industry end-use certificates aid classification
• Solubility tests confirm compound integrity