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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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