Sodium Peroxoborate (Incorrectly Shipped) from Japan
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 — 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
• Peroxide test mandatory to confirm non-peroxy status
• Reclassification penalties high for peroxo errors
• Bleach end-use suggests 2840.11 review