Potassium Peroxide KO2
Potassium peroxide (KO2), also known as potassium superoxide, is used in oxygen generation systems like submarines and breathing apparatus. Classified in HTS 2815.30.00.00 as a peroxide of potassium, meeting chemical definition requirements of Chapter 28.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If actually potassium hydroxide
Caustic potash (KOH) is in adjacent subheading 2815.20; chemical composition determines heading.
If other inorganic compounds like phosphides
Heading 2853 covers complex compounds like copper phosphide, not simple alkali peroxides.
If in chemical preparations or mixtures
Mixed with organics or in preparations, shifts to Chapter 38 per Note 1 exclusions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify as DOT Hazard Class 5.1; require proper placarding and carrier certification for transport
• Provide assay reports showing >90% KO2 content to distinguish from mixtures excluded by chapter notes
Related Products under HTS 2815.30.00.00
Sodium Peroxide Na2O2
Sodium peroxide (Na2O2) is a white to yellow powder used as an oxidizing agent in chemical synthesis and bleaching processes. It falls under HTS 2815.30.00.00 as a chemically defined peroxide of sodium, distinct from organic peroxides or other alkali metal compounds excluded by Chapter 28 notes.
Technical Grade Potassium Superoxide
Technical grade KO2 used in self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for fire rescue. Falls under 2815.30.00.00 as chemically defined potassium peroxide/superoxide.
Sodium Peroxide Flakes 98% Purity
Sodium peroxide in flake form at 98% purity for textile bleaching and organic synthesis. Classified per HTS 2815.30.00.00 for sodium peroxides meeting inorganic compound definitions.
Reagent Grade Sodium Peroxide
ACS reagent grade Na2O2 for analytical chemistry and research. HTS 2815.30.00.00 covers high-purity chemically defined sodium peroxides.
Stabilized Potassium Peroxide Granules
Granular potassium peroxide stabilized for safe handling in pyrotechnics. Remains in 2815.30.00.00 unless organic stabilization moves to 2831 per chapter note.
Industrial Sodium Peroxide 50kg Drums
Bulk sodium peroxide in 50kg drums for water treatment oxidation. HTS 2815.30.00.00 for commercial quantities of sodium peroxides.