Potassium Peroxide KO2 from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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