Cumene Hydroperoxide from Japan
Cumene hydroperoxide serves as an intermediate in phenol and acetone production via the Hock process, functioning as an organic hydroperoxide. Classified under HTS 2909.60.5000 as an alcohol peroxide derivative within Chapter 29's organic compounds scope. Excluded from Chapter 28 as it's not an inorganic peroxide.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare concentration levels as peroxides above 70% concentration trigger special UN hazardous packaging
• Include end-use certificates proving industrial chemical application to avoid Chapter 36 fuel classification
• Verify solvent content doesn't render it 'particularly suitable for specific use' per Chapter 29 note (e)