Ammonium Perborate from China
Ammonium perborate serves as a reactive oxygen bleach in water treatment and minor cleaning applications due to its ammonium cation structure. Under HTS 2840.30.0050, it is included as an 'other' peroxoborate, aligning with Chapter Note 5 allowing ammonium salts in these headings. It offers controlled release of peroxy species in aqueous solutions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm ammonium content via titration to meet heading 2826-2842 ammonium salt provisions
• Use UN-approved packaging for oxidizers and include flash point data
• Avoid retail packaging to prevent shift to Chapter 38 consumer products