Di(cumyl) Peroxide from Mexico
Bis(1-methyl-1-phenylethyl) peroxide, an aromatic dialkyl peroxide used in crosslinked polyethylene production. Classified HTS 2909.60.20.00 as aromatic ketone peroxide derivative, chemically defined organic compound per Chapter 29 note (a). High-purity technical grade qualifies.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide peroxide value assay (meq O2/kg) confirming active oxygen content for classification
• Use Type F organic peroxide packaging; shock/watch required for transport declarations
• Avoid water contamination; peroxides hydrolyze and lose efficacy