Sodium Tetraborate Decahydrate (Borax) from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity and hydration level via Certificate of Analysis to confirm classification as chemically defined borate
• Ensure SDS and proper labeling for hazardous material handling during import
• Avoid misclassification as a mixture by providing documentation proving single compound status