Benzoyl Peroxide (Pharmaceutical Grade) from China
High-purity benzoyl peroxide used in acne treatment formulations and polymer initiation. Classified under HTS 2909.60.10.00 as aromatic ketone peroxide meeting additional U.S. note 3 specifications for section VI.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
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
• Pharma grade requires GMP certification documentation and USP compliance verification
• Wet with >25% water classification changes to non-peroxide heading; ensure dry form documentation
• Distinguish from cosmetic preparations to avoid chapter 33 reclassification