2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane from China
This dialkyl peroxide serves as a high-temperature initiator for crosslinking polyethylene and silane-modified polymers. HTS 2909.60.5000 covers it as a chemically defined ether peroxide, with permitted anticaking stabilizers per Chapter 29 note (f).
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Declare exact chemical name and CAS (78-63-7) for precise HTS verification
• Provide thermal stability data showing SADT >65°C for reduced shipping restrictions
• Distinguish from Chapter 39 polymer masterbatch by proving pure paste/liquid form