Benzoyl Peroxide Paste from China
Benzoyl peroxide paste (33% active) functions as a flour bleach, rubber accelerator, and acne treatment active. HTS 2909.60.5000 classifies it as a diacyl peroxide with water/dispersant per Chapter 29 note (d) for aqueous solutions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Dual-use documentation (food/pharma grade) required for appropriate agency review
• Confirm <52% concentration in paste form avoids Type B explosive sensitivity
• Prevent Chapter 30 cosmetic reclassification with bulk industrial packaging proof