Sodium Tetraborate Decahydrate (Borax) from Germany
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 — 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
• 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