Boric Acid Trimethyl Ester

Trimethyl borate, ester of boric acid and methanol, used as boron source in ceramics, flame retardants, and organic synthesis. HTS 2920.90.51.00 covers esters of boron inorganic acid (nonmetal). Volatile liquid intermediate.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3.7%+7.5%11.2%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3.7%β€”3.7%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3.7%β€”3.7%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany3.7%β€”3.7%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan3.7%β€”3.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2840Higher: 13.7% vs 11.2%

If boron compounds primarily

Boric esters sometimes classified with other boron inorganic compounds.

2915.90.18Higher: 29.2% vs 11.2%

If saturated acyclic alcohol esters

Methanol ester function may align with Chapter 29 alcohol esters.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Hydrolyzes in air; import under nitrogen requires special packaging declaration

β€’ Boron content assay confirms inorganic acid ester status

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