p-Menthane Hydroperoxide from China
Aromatic ketone hydroperoxide derived from p-cymene, used in silicone rubber curing and paint driers. Falls under HTS 2909.60.20.00 as an 'Other' aromatic peroxide meeting Chapter 29 chemically defined compound criteria. The aromatic ring structure qualifies it for this specific subheading.
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
• Provide CAS registry number (80-15-9 related structures) and technical data sheet confirming aromatic peroxide identity
• Ensure inhibitor/stabilizer content <0.1% to maintain pure compound status under Chapter 29 notes
• Declare proper shipping name 'Organic peroxide type D, liquid' for customs and transport compliance