2909.60.20.00/Cumene Hydroperoxide/Mexico

Cumene Hydroperoxide from Mexico

Cumene hydroperoxide is an aromatic ketone peroxide used primarily as an initiator in polymerization reactions for producing polystyrene and other resins. It falls under HTS 2909.60.20.00 as an aromatic ketone peroxide, chemically defined with the peroxide group characteristic of this heading. The 'Other' subheading applies since it is not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the aromatic peroxides category.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

15.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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Import Tips

• Obtain proper SDS and UN certification for hazardous peroxides; ensure packaging meets DOT/UN explosive/peroxide transport standards

• Verify chemical purity documentation to confirm classification as chemically defined compound under Chapter 29 note (a)

• Avoid misclassification as mixtures by ensuring no added stabilizers exceed Chapter 29 note (f) allowances