Potassium Perchlorate
Potassium perchlorate is a strong oxidizer (KClO4) used in pyrotechnics, fireworks, and airbag inflators. As a chemically defined potassium salt of perchloric acid, it qualifies as a peroxysalt of an inorganic base under Chapter 28. It is classified under tariff item 2829.90.00 as an 'other' perchlorate.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Potassium perchlorate is regulated under the Explosives Act when used in pyrotechnics; obtain the necessary permits before importation
• Ensure compliance with Transport Canada's dangerous goods regulations for storage and transport
• Declare the purity and intended use to avoid misclassification
Related Products under Tariff item 2829.90.00
ACS Reagent Sodium Bromate
ACS reagent-grade sodium bromate for analytical chemistry and laboratory oxidations. This chemically defined sodium salt is classified under tariff item 2829.90.00 as an 'Other' bromate.
Ammonium Bromate
Ammonium bromate is an unstable ammonium salt of bromic acid (NH4BrO3), used in analytical chemistry and water treatment formulations as an oxidizing agent. As a chemically defined ammonium salt, it qualifies for classification in Chapter 28. It is classified under tariff item 2829.90.00 as an 'other' bromate.
Barium Bromate
Barium bromate is a barium salt of bromic acid (Ba(BrO3)2), used in corrosion inhibitors and as an analytical standard. It is a chemically defined inorganic compound and a peroxysalt of an inorganic base. It is classified under tariff item 2829.90.00 as an 'other' bromate.
Bulk Potassium Bromate Crystals
Bulk potassium bromate in crystalline form, imported in large quantities for industrial use as an oxidizer in water treatment and chemical manufacturing. This chemically defined inorganic salt falls under tariff item 2829.90.00 as an 'Other' bromate of an inorganic base.
Calcium Periodate
Calcium periodate is a calcium salt of periodic acid (Ca(IO4)2), used as a disinfectant and oxidizing agent in aquaculture and water purification. It is a chemically defined inorganic compound of calcium and periodate. It is classified under tariff item 2829.90.00 as an 'other' periodate.
Food-Grade Potassium Iodate
Food-grade potassium iodate for table salt fortification, meeting FCC standards. This chemically defined iodate is classified under tariff item 2829.90.00 as an 'Other' iodate.