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Potassium Persulfate Crystals from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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