Magnesium Borate Hydrate

Magnesium borate hydrate serves as a lubricant additive and anti-corrosion agent. It falls under HTS 2840.20.00.00 as other borates, being a chemically defined inorganic magnesium salt. Used in drilling fluids and ceramics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3811.90.00.00Higher: 41.5% vs 38.7%

If in anti-rust preparations

Rust preventives containing borates classify as finished products.

2529Lower: 10% vs 38.7%

If for glass flux

Leucite/nepheline borates as fluxes go to Chapter 25.

2842.90Lower: 13.3% vs 38.7%

If as complex double salt

Chapter note specifies complex salts in 2842.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Section VI note excludes pure MgO; prove borate dominance

API specs required for oilfield chemical imports

Biodegradability claims need substantiation

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Sodium Tetraborate Decahydrate (Borax)

Sodium tetraborate decahydrate, commonly known as borax, is a hydrated sodium borate salt used in detergents, glass manufacturing, and as a flux. It falls under HTS 2840.20.00.00 as 'other borates' since it is a chemically defined inorganic borate compound excluding peroxoborates. This white crystalline powder is essential in cleaning products and metallurgy.

Disodium Tetraborate Anhydrous

Disodium tetraborate anhydrous is a dehydrated form of borax used in industrial applications like enamel frits and herbicides. Classified under HTS 2840.20.00.00 as other borates, it is a pure inorganic sodium borate meeting Chapter 28 definitions. This powder provides boron source in metallurgy and agriculture.

Potassium Tetraborate

Potassium tetraborate is an inorganic salt used as a boron source in welding fluxes and ceramics. It is classified in HTS 2840.20.00.00 as other borates, distinct from sodium borates. This compound appears as a white powder soluble in water.

Ammonium Pentaborate Solution

Ammonium pentaborate solution (20-40% concentration) serves as a fire retardant and boron supplement in agriculture. Under HTS 2840.20.00.00 as other borates, it qualifies as chemically defined per Chapter 28/29 notes despite solution form. Used in wood treatment and fertilizers.

Zinc Borate Powder (2ZnO·3B2O3·3.5H2O)

Zinc borate (2ZnO·3B2O3·3.5H2O) is a flame retardant and smoke suppressant used in plastics and textiles. Classified as other borates under HTS 2840.20.00.00 as a metal borate salt per heading applicability. Fine white powder with specific hydrate formula.

Calcium Borate Precipitate

Calcium borate precipitate is used in specialty ceramics and as a boron supplement. Classified under HTS 2840.20.00.00 as other borates, excluding Chapter 31 products. Fine particulate form for high-purity applications.