Potassium Persulfate Crystals

Potassium persulfate (K2S2O8) is a white crystalline powder used as an oxidizing agent in chemical synthesis and polymerization processes. It falls under HTS 2833.40.60.10 as a peroxosulfate (persulfate) of potassium, specifically classified as 'other' peroxosulfates of potassium. This chemically defined inorganic compound meets Chapter 28 criteria for peroxosulfates.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.1%+35.0%38.1%
🇲🇽Mexico3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇨🇦Canada3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇩🇪Germany3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇯🇵Japan3.1%+10.0%13.1%

Alternative Classifications

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

2847.00.00Higher: 38.7% vs 38.1%

If solidified or stabilized with urea or organics

Stabilized persulfates with organic substances fall under heading 2831 or related stabilized forms in 2847 per Chapter 28 note.

3824Lower: 15% vs 38.1%

If put up in retail packings with additives for specific end-use

Mixtures or preparations for retail sale, like polymerization initiators, may classify as chemical preparations in 3824 rather than pure compounds.

2833.19.00.00Lower: 35% vs 38.1%

If simple sulfate without peroxo group

Non-peroxo sulfates of potassium go to 2833.19, as peroxosulfates are distinctly separated in 2833.40.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify purity certificate to confirm it's chemically defined per Chapter 28 Note 1; ensure SDS includes CAS 7727-21-1

Avoid misclassification as ammonium persulfate; check for stabilizers that might shift to 2831