Sodium Perborate Monohydrate from Germany
Sodium perborate monohydrate (NaBO3·H2O) is a white, odorless powder used primarily as an oxidizing agent and bleaching agent in detergents and cleaning products. It falls under HTS 2840.30.0010 as it is a chemically defined peroxoborate (perborate) of sodium, explicitly classified in the borates subheading for peroxoborates.
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 state (e.g
• monohydrate) via certificate of analysis to confirm classification under 2840.30.0010 and avoid reclassification as a mixture
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure proper hazardous materials declaration for oxidizing solids during shipping
• Check for REACH or TSCA compliance; common pitfall is failing to declare peroxide content, leading to customs delays