Sodium Per Carbonate from Mexico
Sodium percarbonate is a white, crystalline powder used as an oxygen bleach and disinfectant in laundry detergents and cleaning products. It falls under HTS 2836.99.50 as a peroxocarbonate (percarbonate) of an inorganic base (sodium), distinct from carbonates in other subheadings. When dissolved in water, it releases hydrogen peroxide and sodium carbonate for effective stain removal.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Verify purity and ensure the product qualifies as 'chemically defined' per Chapter 28 Note 1 to avoid reclassification
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and confirm peroxocarbonate composition via lab analysis for CBP scrutiny
• Watch for common pitfalls like mislabeling as sodium carbonate (2836.20), which has different rates