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Potassium Peroxide KO2

Potassium peroxide (KO2), also known as potassium superoxide, used in oxygen generation systems like submarines and breathing apparatus. It is a chemically defined inorganic compound of potassium, classified as a peroxide of potassium under Chapter 28. It meets the criteria of Note 1(a) and is not excluded by Chapter 28 Note 3.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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2815.20.00Same rate: Free

If the product is potassium hydroxide, not a peroxide.

Potassium hydroxide is a distinct chemical compound under the same heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Classify as potassium peroxide under 2815.30.00, not as a separate heading

• Provide a certificate of analysis to confirm purity and chemical identity

• Check Transport Canada regulations for oxidizing solids during import

Related Products under Tariff item 2815.30.00

Anhydrous Sodium Peroxide Powder

High-purity anhydrous sodium peroxide powder for laboratory and industrial oxidation reactions. It is a separate chemically defined inorganic compound of sodium, meeting the scope of Chapter 28 Note 1(a). It is not excluded by Chapter 28 Note 3 and is correctly classified under the tariff item for peroxides of sodium.

High-Test Potassium Superoxide for SCBA

99% pure potassium superoxide (KO2) for self-contained breathing apparatus canisters. It is a chemically defined inorganic compound of potassium, classified as a peroxide of potassium under Chapter 28. It meets the criteria of Note 1(a) and is not excluded by Chapter 28 Note 3.

Industrial Sodium Peroxide 50kg Drums

Bulk sodium peroxide in 50kg drums for water treatment oxidation. It is a separate chemically defined inorganic compound of sodium, meeting Chapter 28 Note 1(a). The commercial packaging does not affect classification under the tariff item for peroxides of sodium.

Reagent Grade Sodium Peroxide

ACS reagent grade sodium peroxide (Na2O2) for analytical chemistry and research. It is a separate chemically defined inorganic compound of sodium, meeting Chapter 28 Note 1(a). High purity does not exclude it from the tariff item for peroxides of sodium.

Sodium Peroxide Dihydrate

Sodium peroxide dihydrate (Na2O2·2H2O) crystalline form used in organic peroxide manufacturing. It is a chemically defined inorganic compound of sodium, and the water of crystallization is considered an impurity or integral part, not a separate solvent. It meets Chapter 28 Note 1(a) and is classified under the tariff item for peroxides of sodium.

Sodium Peroxide Flakes 98% Purity

Sodium peroxide in flake form at 98% purity for textile bleaching and organic synthesis. It is a separate chemically defined inorganic compound of sodium, meeting Chapter 28 Note 1(a). The physical form (flakes) does not affect classification under the tariff item for peroxides of sodium.