Sodium Peroxoborate (Incorrectly Shipped) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Peroxide test mandatory to confirm non-peroxy status
• Reclassification penalties high for peroxo errors
• Bleach end-use suggests 2840.11 review