Sodium Perborate Accelerator
Anhydrous sodium perborate, a wholly inorganic compound used as an oxygen bleach catalyst in epoxy resin curing systems. It accelerates the cross-linking reaction by releasing active oxygen, making it a reaction accelerator of heading 38.15.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as a pure chemical compound for non-catalytic uses
Sodium perborate is a separate chemically defined compound; heading 28.40 covers peroxoborates when not presented as a catalytic preparation.
If the product is a mixture not meeting the definition of a reaction accelerator
Other chemical products and preparations not elsewhere specified may apply if the catalytic function is not established.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is classified as a reaction accelerator, not as a separate chemical compound of chapter 28, as heading 38.15 covers catalytic preparations
• Provide a safety data sheet (SDS) to the CBSA if requested, as oxidizing substances may require special handling documentation
• Verify whether the product meets the definition of a 'separate chemically defined compound' — if so, it may be excluded from chapter 38
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