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Potassium Persulfate Granules

Potassium persulfate (K2S2O8) granules are used as an etchant in microelectronics and a bleaching agent in textiles. This chemically defined peroxosulphate of potassium is classified under tariff item 2833.40.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2842.90.00Same rate: Free

If the product is a double or complex salt

Chapter 28 Note 5 directs double or complex salts to heading 28.42.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify the granules are pure potassium persulfate without additives

β€’ Use tariff item 2833.40.00 in your CBSA declaration

β€’ Provide a certificate of analysis to confirm purity

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.