Sodium Perborate Monohydrate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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