Zinc Peroxide

Zinc peroxide (ZnO2) is a white powder used as an antiseptic, bleaching agent, and in rubber vulcanization. It is imported under HTS 2825.90.90.00 as other metal peroxides not elsewhere specified. This fits as a chemically defined peroxide of the metal zinc.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3.7%+25.0%28.7%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3.7%β€”3.7%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3.7%β€”3.7%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany3.7%β€”3.7%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan3.7%β€”3.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

2817.00.00.00Lower: 25% vs 28.7%

If actually zinc oxide (ZnO), not peroxide

Zinc oxide specifically provided for in 2817; peroxides remain in 2825.

3003.90.01Lower: Free vs 28.7%

If when medicated for retail therapeutic use

Medicinal preparations containing zinc peroxide shift to Chapter 30.

3808.94.50Higher: 30% vs 28.7%

If as disinfectant put up for retail sale

Retail disinfectants excluded from Chapter 28 per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption, which destabilizes peroxides; include stability test reports

β€’ Hazardous material declaration required (UN 1516); proper placarding avoids delays

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