Sodium Perborate Monohydrate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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