Potassium Per Carbonate from China
Potassium percarbonate serves as an eco-friendly bleaching agent in detergents and water treatment, releasing active oxygen. It is categorized under HTS 2836.99.50 as an 'other' peroxocarbonate of potassium, an inorganic base. Ideal for phosphate-free formulations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure labeling specifies peroxocarbonate to differentiate from simple potassium carbonate
• Submit REACH-like documentation if from EU; US requires EPA pre-notice for new chemicals