Ammonium Persulfate Powder from Germany
Ammonium persulfate (NH4)2S2O8 is a white crystalline powder used as an oxidizing agent in polymerization reactions for producing plastics and adhesives. It falls under HTS 2833.40.60.20 as a peroxosulfate of ammonium, chemically defined per Chapter 28 notes. This industrial chemical initiates free radical reactions in aqueous systems.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificate to confirm 'chemically defined' status per Chapter 28 Note 1; ensure SDS and proper UN hazmat labeling as oxidizer; avoid misclassification as general sulfate under 2833.29