Barium Borate from Japan
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 — 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
• RoHS exemption docs for barium content
• Glass industry end-use certificates aid classification
• Solubility tests confirm compound integrity