Barium Peroxide Powder

Barium peroxide (BaO2) is a grayish-white powder used as a bleach and oxidizing agent in pyrotechnics and glass manufacturing. It is classified in HTS 2816.40.20.00 as a peroxide of barium per the heading description.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2%2%
🇲🇽Mexico2%2%
🇨🇦Canada2%2%
🇩🇪Germany2%2%
🇯🇵Japan2%2%

Alternative Classifications

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

2817.00.00.00Higher: 25% vs 2%

If zinc peroxide or other metal peroxides

Peroxides of other metals like zinc fall under 2817, excluding barium.

2840.30.00Higher: 38.7% vs 2%

If used as luminophore in phosphors

Barium peroxides prepared as luminophores are excluded to heading 3206 per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include assay certificate proving >90% BaO2 content to avoid classification as mixtures in 3824

Comply with peroxide shipping regulations (UN1449) and provide exemption from explosive classification

Avoid bulk industrial packs mistaken for luminophores (3206) by specifying non-luminescent use