Magnesium Percarbonate Granules from Japan
Magnesium percarbonate granules serve as an eco-friendly bleaching and oxidizing agent in detergents and water treatment. Classified in HTS 2836.99.5050 as 'other' peroxocarbonates of inorganic bases, it decomposes to release oxygen and is noted in Chapter 28 for such compounds. This stable solid alternative to liquid peroxides is granular for easy handling.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
3.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Classify based on active oxygen content; test to confirm peroxocarbonate vs. simple carbonate to prevent duty evasion claims
• Hazard class as oxidizer (5.1); ensure DOT-compliant packaging and placarding for US entry
• For pool chemical use, align with EPA pesticide registration if marketed as algaecide