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Sodium Perborate from Japan

Sodium perborate tetrahydrate acts as a bleaching agent and oxygen source in detergents. Falls under 2842.90.90 as a salt of peroxoboric acid, an inorganic peroxoacid.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Store below 30°C to prevent decomposition; note on commercial invoice

• Comply with EPA Safer Choice standards for detergent chemicals

• Use moisture-proof bags to avoid clumping during ocean transit