HTS US: 2840.XX.XXXX
Description
HTS Code 2840 encompasses a group of chemical compounds primarily composed of borates and peroxoborates (also known as perborates). These substances are significant in various industrial, chemical, and manufacturing processes. The classification includes:
- Anhydrous borates: Borate compounds that contain no water molecules in their crystal structure, ensuring stability and specific chemical properties.
- Other borates: Various borate compounds that do not fall under the anhydrous or peroxoborate categories, used for diverse applications such as glass production, detergents, and agriculture.
- Peroxoborates (Perborates): Compounds containing peroxide groups bonded with borates; notable for their bleaching and cleaning properties.
This heading is crucial for importers and exporters dealing with raw materials for detergents, bleaching agents, glass manufacturing, and other chemical industries.
Code Hierarchy
- Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries (Chapters 28-38)
- Chapter 28: Inorganic Chemicals; Organic or Inorganic Compounds of Precious Metals, of Rare-Earth Metals, of Radioactive Elements or of Isotopes
- Heading 2840: Borates; peroxoborates (perborates)
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
2840.XX.XXXX– Final digits specify the exact chemical form.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The 4-digit HTS heading 2840 is divided into specific 8-digit and 10-digit codes that identify the particular type of borate or peroxoborate compound.
| HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2840.11.00.00 | Anhydrous borates | Borate compounds without water molecules, often used in industrial applications requiring stable chemical forms. |
| 2840.19.00.00 | Other borates (not anhydrous) | Includes hydrated or other forms of borates not classified as anhydrous or peroxoborates. |
| 2840.20.00.00 | Other borates | Additional borate compounds used in manufacturing and chemical processes. |
| 2840.30.00 | Peroxoborates (perborates) | Compounds containing peroxide bonded to borate ions, commonly used for bleaching. |
| 2840.30.00.10 | Sodium perborate | Widely used bleaching agent in detergents and cleaning products. |
| 2840.30.00.50 | Other peroxoborates | Other peroxoborate forms apart from sodium perborate. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
For accurate classification, note the following exclusions:
- Other inorganic chemicals: Chemicals not containing borate or peroxoborate groups fall under different headings within Chapter 28.
- Organic boron compounds: Those with organic groups bonded to boron are classified separately.
- Mixtures or preparations: Mixtures containing borates but combined with other substances may be classified under headings for mixtures or specific preparations.
Notes
- Regulatory Compliance: Borate and peroxoborate imports may be subject to chemical safety regulations and environmental controls due to their reactive properties.
- Duty Rates: Specific duty rates depend on the exact 10-digit HTS code; sodium perborate often has distinct tariff treatment due to its widespread use.
- Usage: These compounds are essential in detergents, bleaching agents, glass and ceramics production, agriculture, and other chemical industries.
Declaration Example
Product: A shipment of sodium perborate for industrial detergent manufacturing.US HTS Code:
2840.30.00.10(Sodium perborate)Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS (Varies by product and trade agreements)
Additional Requirements: Compliance with chemical safety regulations and import documentation.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 2810: Oxides of boron and other boron compounds.
- HTS 2811: Other inorganic acids and inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals.
- HTS 3824: Chemical preparations containing inorganic compounds, including borates in mixtures.
- HTS 2841: Salts of inorganic acids or metallic oxides, including borates in salt forms.
