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Potassium Tetraborate from Japan

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.

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

• Submit chemical composition analysis to prove potassium borate identity

• Check REACH-like compliance for EU-origin goods transshipping to US

• Label as 'not for food use' to prevent misimport as additive