Benzoyl Peroxide Paste from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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