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Potassium Per Carbonate from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

3.7%

Rate breakdown

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