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Boron Compound Fire Suppressant Powder

Sodium borate and boric acid mixture for specialized magnesium fire extinguishers, entirely inorganic. Qualifies as fire charge preparation in HTS 3813.00.10.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2840.19.00.00Higher: 37.6% vs 37.5%

If bulk borates for industrial cleaning

Non-fire use borates classify under other inorganic compounds

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Borates require environmental impact statements for large volume imports

• Test for water reactivity; critical for shipping classification

• Label end-use specifically to prevent fertilizer misclassification