Sodium Peroxoborate (Incorrectly Shipped) from Germany
Sodium peroxoborate is sometimes misdeclared but belongs in 2840.11; example of classification risk. HTS 2840.20.00.00 applies only to non-peroxy borates per subheading note. Used in bleaching if pure borate form.
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
• Peroxide test mandatory to confirm non-peroxy status
• Reclassification penalties high for peroxo errors
• Bleach end-use suggests 2840.11 review