Sodium Persulfate Crystals from Japan
Sodium persulfate (Na2S2O8) in crystalline form is a strong oxidizing agent used in chemical synthesis and polymerization processes. It falls under HTS 2833.40.20.00 as a peroxosulfate of sodium, chemically defined per Chapter 28 notes. Primarily imported for industrial applications like etching and bleaching.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificates to confirm chemical definition under Chapter 28 Note 1; ensure SDS complies with HAZMAT regulations for oxidizers; avoid misclassification as general sulfates in 2833.19