Zinc Borate Powder (2ZnO·3B2O3·3.5H2O) from China
Zinc borate (2ZnO·3B2O3·3.5H2O) is a flame retardant and smoke suppressant used in plastics and textiles. Classified as other borates under HTS 2840.20.00.00 as a metal borate salt per heading applicability. Fine white powder with specific hydrate formula.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Confirm molar ratio via FTIR analysis to validate exact compound
• RoHS compliance docs needed if for electronics import
• Particle size specs affect dust hazard classification