Persulfate Mixture for Polymerization
A technical-grade blend of ammonium and sodium persulfates is used as an initiator in acrylic emulsion polymerization. Although it is a mixture, it is classified under tariff item 2833.40.00 as a peroxosulphate, provided the components are chemically defined and the mixture is not put up for retail sale. Chapter 28 Note 1 allows products with added stabilizers if necessary for preservation or transport.
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 |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the mixture is a formulated preparation for a specific use
Prepared chemical products not elsewhere specified fall in Chapter 38.
If the mixture is a reaction initiator or accelerator
Reaction initiators and accelerators are classified in heading 38.15.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the mixture is not put up in measured doses or for retail sale, which would shift classification to Chapter 38
• Provide the exact ratio of ammonium to sodium persulfate to the CBSA
• If the mixture contains other active ingredients, consider whether it is a preparation of Chapter 38
Related Products under Tariff item 2833.40.00
ACS Reagent Ammonium Persulfate
ACS reagent grade ammonium persulfate with 99.99% purity for laboratory polymerization and biochemical applications. As a chemically defined ammonium peroxosulphate, it is classified under tariff item 2833.40.00, which covers all peroxosulphates (persulphates).
ACS Reagent Potassium Persulfate
ACS-grade potassium persulfate for laboratory oxidations and analysis is a pure, chemically defined peroxosulphate of potassium. It falls under tariff item 2833.40.00.
Ammonium Persulfate Alternative Sodium Grade
Sodium persulfate (Na2S2O8) is a strong oxidizing agent used as a substitute for ammonium persulfate in emulsion polymerization processes. It is a chemically defined inorganic compound of sodium, falling under the peroxosulphates (persulphates) subheading of the Customs Tariff of Canada.
Ammonium Persulfate Crystals
Crystalline ammonium persulfate used in etching solutions for printed circuit boards and metal surface treatment. As a chemically defined ammonium peroxosulphate, it is classified under tariff item 2833.40.00, which covers peroxosulphates (persulphates) of all kinds.
Ammonium Persulfate Flakes
Flake form of ammonium persulfate for convenient handling in water treatment and wastewater oxidation processes. As a chemically defined ammonium peroxosulphate, it is classified under tariff item 2833.40.00, which covers peroxosulphates (persulphates) in all physical forms.
Ammonium Persulfate Powder
Ammonium persulfate ((NH4)2S2O8) is a strong oxidizing agent used as a radical initiator in acrylic and vinyl polymerizations. This chemically defined peroxosulphate of ammonium falls under tariff item 2833.40.00.