Pharmaceutical Grade Benzoyl Peroxide USP
USP-grade benzoyl peroxide meeting pharmaceutical purity standards for acne treatment formulations. As a separate chemically defined aromatic monocarboxylic acid peroxide, it is correctly classified in tariff item 2916.32.00, despite its pharmaceutical application.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the benzoyl peroxide is put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale for therapeutic use.
Per Section VI Note 2, goods classifiable in heading 30.04 by reason of being put up in measured doses or for retail sale are classified there, not in Chapter 29.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product meets USP standards and provide a Certificate of Analysis to CBSA if requested
• Note that while classified under 2916.32.00, additional regulations from Health Canada may apply for pharmaceutical ingredients
• Verify that the product is not put up in measured doses or for retail sale, which would shift classification to Chapter 30
Related Products under Tariff item 2916.32.00
Benzoyl Chloride 99% Pure
Benzoyl chloride is a colorless to pale yellow liquid acyl chloride derived from benzoic acid, used primarily as a reagent in organic synthesis for acylation reactions. It falls under tariff item 2916.32.00 as the acid chloride derivative of benzoic acid.
Benzoyl Chloride Flake Form
Benzoyl chloride solidified into flakes for easier handling and reduced vapor hazard during transport. It is still classified as tariff item 2916.32.00 under Chapter 29 Note 1(f) for necessary stabilizers, as the flake form is a physical form, not a chemical change.
Benzoyl Chloride for Dye Manufacture
Special purity benzoyl chloride for azo dye coupler synthesis via Schotten-Baumann conditions. It meets Chapter 29 Note 2(h) criteria for dye production intermediates and is classified under tariff item 2916.32.00.
Benzoyl Chloride in Toluene Solution
15-20% benzoyl chloride dissolved in toluene for safer handling in manufacturing. This product is classifiable under tariff item 2916.32.00 per Chapter 29 Note 1(e), as the solvent solution is necessary for transport safety and does not render the product suitable for a specific use.
Benzoyl Chloride Research Quantity
Small pack (100g-1kg) benzoyl chloride for university and R&D labs. High purity with detailed CoA. It is classified under tariff item 2916.32.00 as a separate organic compound per Chapter 29 Note 1(a).
Benzoyl Chloride with Emetic Additive
Benzoyl chloride with denatonium benzoate emetic added for safety identification per Chapter 29 Note 2(g). It remains classified under tariff item 2916.32.00 as the addition facilitates identification without making the product suitable for a specific use.