Sodium Perborate Accelerator from Japan
Anhydrous sodium perborate used as oxygen bleach catalyst in epoxy resin curing. Falls under HTS 3815.90.3000 as a wholly inorganic reaction accelerator for industrial coatings.
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
• DOT classification as oxidizer requires proper hazmat shipping declarations
• Confirm bleaching vs catalytic end-use with technical literature for CBP review
• Moisture content testing prevents reclassification as unstable preparations